With James Comey ousted as FBI director, President Donald Trump will have an opportunity to select a replacement for a new 10-year term.

The FBI in the interim will be led by Mr Comey's top deputy, Andrew McCabe. But Mr Trump is likely to reach outside the bureau to find someone to run the storied law enforcement agency.

"The FBI is one of our nation's most cherished and respected institutions, and today will mark a new beginning for our crown jewel of law enforcement," Mr Trump said in a statement issued by the White House.

Here are some possible candidates:

Chris Christie