US Rep. Mike Rogers being considered for secretary of defense under Trump

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., is being considered to serve as secretary of defense in a second Trump administration. 

A source familiar with discussions told Fox News Digital Rogers has been contacted by the Trump transition team. 

Fox News Digital reached out to a spokesperson for comment.

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Rogers was re-elected to a third term Tuesday after running unopposed.