By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
Nearly a month after President Trump named Homeland Security Director John Kelly as White House chef of staff, no permanent replacement has been selected.
That worries former department officials, who said it’s critical to fill the position because of the serious responsibilities of Homeland Security, from immigration enforcement to counterterrorism efforts, the Hill reports.
The acting head is Deputy Secretary Elaine Duke.
The Senate is on break until after Labor Day and has placed a block not he president’s ability to make recess appointments.
“The White House understands that they need to get someone in that position quickly because if a terrorist attack were to occur without a leader at the helm of that department, they are vulnerable to the criticism that they’re asleep at the switch,” said a source close to the White House.
What’s unclear is what has delayed the president’s nomination of a new secretary.
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