US President-elect Donald Trump is considering several retired military generals as possible picks to head the Defense Department, including David Petraeus, according to a new media report.
Petraeus, a retired military general and former CIA director, is among those being considered to be secretary of defense, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the transition process.
Petraeus is expected to visit with Trump in New Jersey, transition officials said Friday.
Also under consideration as Pentagon chief are retired US Army General Jack Keane and retired Marine General James Mattis, The Journal said.
Former national security adviser Stephen Hadley and former Senator Jim Talent are also being considered for the post.
Keane, who was advising Trump’s presidential campaign, met with the president-elect on…