Michael Rogers refused to answer questions Sunday at a Halifax forum about reports that the Pentagon and intelligence community want him removed as director of the National Security Agency.
Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper have recommended that President Obama remove the head of the NSA, according to a report this weekend by the Washington Post.
The Post claims the recommendation was made last month but has been delayed because getting rid of Rogers would complicate the nation's desire to create separate chains of command regarding the NSA and military's cyberwarfare units. The Post also alleged Obama officials are unhappy because of recent security breaches.
When confronted with questions about the news this weekend at the event in Nova Scotia, Rogers reportedly shut down any questions on the topic...
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