Former Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers, who lost his Senate bid this month, isn’t being considered to head the FBI, said Dan Scavino, an adviser and social media director for President-elect Donald Trump.

“Just spoke to President Trump regarding Mike Rogers going to the FBI,” Scavino wrote on X on Friday. “It’s not happening — In his own words, ‘I have never even given it a thought.’ Not happening.”

Trump hasn’t spoken directly on social media about Rogers, but Scavino’s comments came after an outcry from Trump supporters who thought Rogers would be considered to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray, The Daily Mail reported.

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