By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
President-elect Donald Trump’s top contender for homeland security and counterterrorism adviser is Tom Bossert, a former top George W. Bush aide, two senior transition officials told Politico.
Trump met with Bossert at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Thursday. He was joined by national security advisor Michael Flynn, incoming chief of staff Reince Priebus, and chief strategist Steve Bannon.
If appointed, he would replace Lisa Monaco, who holds the position under President Obama.
Bossert currently is a fellow at the Atlantic Council.
Under Bush, Bossert served as deputy homeland security adviser.
