Commentators have been busy predicting who’ll become the next FBI director since President Donald Trump fired James Comey from the position on Tuesday. Comey had been leading an FBI investigation into possible ties between Trump officials and Russia.
Some of the wildest and best tips for a replacement have emerged online. Soon after the news broke, Twitter users began suggesting potential candidates ― from former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke to Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and daughters, Ivanka and Tiffany.
Several amusing substitutes are also being proposed, such as Chief Wiggum from “The Simpsons,” “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader and movie actor Stevan Seagal ― who was barred from Ukraine Friday because the new Russian citizen is considered a national security threat.
Check out the (admittedly non-exhaustive) list here:
Rudy Giuliani:
Rudy Giuliani cracks his knuckles & smiles that reptilian smile
— Spencer Ackerman (@attackerman) May 9, 2017
Trump's new FBI Director pic.twitter.com/4OglBuXDmj
— Mark Zohar (@markzohar) May 9, 2017
Jared Kushner:
Just got a sneak peek of new FBI head Jared Kushner pic.twitter.com/kiwX6DeP0z
— Megan Amram (@meganamram) May 9, 2017
I, for one, am confident about the objectivity of future FBI Director Jared Kushner.
— Meredith Shiner (@meredithshiner) May 9, 2017
A lot of people say Jared Kushner is too busy to add FBI director to his portfolio, but I'm sure Middle East peace is almost finished.
— Conor Friedersdorf (@conor64) May 9, 2017
Ivanka Trump:
Somewhere in the West Wing, Ivanka Trump is preparing the press release announcing her promotion from First Daughter to FBI Director
— Gloria Fallon (@GloriaFallon123) May 9, 2017
Melania Trump:
At what time today does Trump name Melania Trump his new FBI director in charge of investigating Donald Trump?
— Cam Brady (@TheFugginShow) May 10, 2017
Tiffany Trump:
Sources confirm Donald Trump is now considering appointing Tiffany Trump as the new FBI Director.
— Tommy Campbell (@MrTommyCampbell) May 10, 2017
Looks like Tiffany Trump has enrollled in Law school so she can intern as the FBI Director. #COMEY
— Erich McElroy (@erichmcelroy) May 10, 2017
Wondering if there's a betting website that will take my Tiffany Trump as new head of the FBI wager?
— Jeffrey Lieber (@JeffLieber) May 10, 2017
Sheriff David Clarke:
Hey @POTUS & @VP We NEED @SheriffClarke to take over for #Comey He would do an AWESOME JOB & DRAIN THAT SWAMP! #tcot #FBI #NewFBIDirector RT pic.twitter.com/Fx4ECklfOz
— #MAGA (@KenyanBornObama) May 10, 2017
#NewFBIDirector nominate the great Sheriff David Clarke!!!
— Larry Barnard (@Jedi057) May 10, 2017
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R):
#NewFBIDirector You know he wants it… pic.twitter.com/8oSr0docM4
— Allan Bourdius (@UnrealAllan) May 9, 2017
Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.):
RETWEET if you want Trey Gowdy to replace James Comey as FBI Director. #FBIDirector #Comey pic.twitter.com/YnxfDXK37T
— Jack Murphy (@RealJack) May 10, 2017
Ted Nugent:
Congratulations to new FBI director Ted Nugent
— Bill Corbett (@BillCorbett) May 9, 2017
At least 30% of Trump supporters want Ted Nugent to head the FBI.
— Ryan Hall (@ryanhallchi) May 10, 2017
I feel confident that FBI Director Ted Nugent will get to the bottom of everything.
— Eugene Mirman (@EugeneMirman) May 9, 2017
‘Brad’ Putin:
BREAKING: President Trump announces new FBI Director will be Brad Putan. pic.twitter.com/e4146tkrdW
— Marty Lawrence (@TeaAndCopy) May 10, 2017
Who's gonna be the #NewFBIDirector ? IDK probably a newcomer to US politics like Vladimir Putin.
— Wil Redd (@wilredd) May 10, 2017
America, welcome your #NewFBIDirector pic.twitter.com/hKxVl7sLHA
— Husayn P. Symonds (@SymondsHP) May 9, 2017
White House chief strategist Steve Bannon:
I don't know about you guys but I'm really excited for Steve Bannon to be our next FBI Director
— New Age Bo Outlaw (@TroyandRoy21) May 9, 2017
is steve bannon head of the FBI yet?
— Commie As You Are (@KiranOpal) May 10, 2017
Darth Vader:
#NewFBIDirector pic.twitter.com/XLtZOarsgN
— Gabriel Lezama (@glezama923) May 10, 2017
Scott Baio:
My nom for FBI Director is @ScottBaio
— Huma Abedin (@FakeOliviaPope) May 10, 2017
Scott Baio
— 1man1vote (@1man1vote4u) May 10, 2017
Wants the FBI director job.
He thinks it was Rocky Carroll that Trump fired. pic.twitter.com/qZunwuuk43
Chief Wiggum:
Everyone welcome the new FBI Director! #NewFBIDirector pic.twitter.com/0CiA35WpzH
— Steve Dunk (@SteveDunk5) May 9, 2017
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin:
THIS JUST IN: Sarah Palin slated as the new director of the FBI for her unique ability to keep an eye on Russia from her house. #Comey
— Leeɴa Reɢaɴ (@LeenaRegan) May 10, 2017
Everyone say "aye" if you'd like Sarah Palin to replace Comey at the FBI. pic.twitter.com/1OT9iYpA2c
— Gary Duff (@Gary_Duff) May 10, 2017
Maybe Trump will put someone with Russian exp to run FBI? Maybe Sarah Palin??? After all she can see Russia from her front yard...
— DavyLee Ballou (@davylee11) May 10, 2017
Gary Busey:
Gary Busey waiting by the phone, ready for the call-up to the big leagues. #NewFBIDirector #PointBreak
— Morgan Peter Brown (@MorganPeteBrown) May 9, 2017
Dr. Evil:
#NewFBIDirector pic.twitter.com/iKXr1NOnY4
— namsse (@namsse2) May 9, 2017
Jean-Claude Van Damme:
We want Jean Claude van Damme to be the next FBI director. Thanks.
— DeusZu (@ZuThadeus) May 10, 2017
Steven Seagal:
#NewFBIDirector pic.twitter.com/SZDxjO5DVV
— Husayn P. Symonds (@SymondsHP) May 9, 2017
Burt Macklin:
Shut it down, we have a new FBI director lined up already pic.twitter.com/JoBeNcbvTt
— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) May 9, 2017
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