It’s been less than twenty four-hours since President Trump fired (now former) FBI Director James Comey, and Twitter users are already in a heated debate over who his replacement might be. Here are some of the big names being thrown around by spectators on the internet.
Next FBI director needs to be a lawyer, super-smart, independent, and tough-minded. There's only one real option: pic.twitter.com/hhHCKXmTxH
— Jonathan V. Last (@JVLast) May 10, 2017
@JVLast Another option. pic.twitter.com/nGvB21RRBu
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) May 10, 2017
Apparently, Twitter wants Trump’s son-in-law and daughters to be in the running, too.
BREAKING: James Comey is FIRED. No word yet on when Jared Kushner will become the new FBI director
— A Once Great Nation (@USARedOrchestra) May 9, 2017
@BraddJaffy Tiffany Trump named as the new FBI Director.
— Pete Finnegan (@Pete_Finnegan) May 9, 2017
@SaucedbySally @cyferPtVila @JoyAnnReid @JohnWDean Want to take bets Ivanka is the new Comey replacement?
— LikesScaryStuff (@LikesScaryStuff) May 9, 2017
However, the crowd favorite appears to be…
#Comey's replacement? pic.twitter.com/PMjHnEdsUD
— Barbara Frye (@barbfrye) May 10, 2017
There’s only one clear choice for new FBI Director pic.twitter.com/fRPCwB142r
— Matt Fowler (@TheMattFowler) May 10, 2017
There is one acceptable replacement for James Comey. pic.twitter.com/NV47UmzqXe
— Danielle Butcher (@DaniSButcher) May 10, 2017
i'm looking forward to the new FBI director, burt macklin
— caroline burke (@diamondivities) May 10, 2017
He certainly seems up for the job.
Just lemme know pic.twitter.com/KQEqH8aGrX
— chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) May 10, 2017
But don’t hold your breath, folks. It may be a while before Trump makes a decision.
Trump Announces 40-Month-Long Search To Fill FBI Director Post https://t.co/7eIn0CL70M pic.twitter.com/JrT40YrWm8
— The Onion (@TheOnion) May 10, 2017