President-elect Donald Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE’s transition team views a former top George W. Bush aide as the leader to be Trump's homeland security and counterterrorism adviser, Politico reported Friday.

Tom Bossert, a former deputy homeland security adviser in Bush’s White House, reportedly emerged as the front-runner after meeting Trump on Thursday.

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Bossert, who is currently a fellow at The Atlantic Council, leaped to the top of the transition team’s list after earning the support of Stephen Hadley, the report said.

Hadley, who is also a former Bush national security adviser, reportedly recommended Trump nominate Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his secretary of State.

Lisa Monaco, the current homeland security adviser, told reporters last month she had not met any potential successor.

“I am eager to meet with that person,” she said, adding that National Security Council staff has produced “reams of information” for the incoming Trump administration.

Trump hosted Bossert and others at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., on Thursday to discuss the makeup of his incoming administration.

National security advisor Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, future chief of staff Reince Priebus and chief strategist Steve Bannon were also present for Trump’s huddle with Bossert.

Bossert previously served as deputy to Fran Townshend, who was homeland security adviser in Bush's White House.

Trump’s inner circle is considering Townshend for the president-elect’s director of national intelligence, according to Politico.