Tom Cotton Declines Trump Cabinet Roles, Opts to Stay in Senate

Senator Cotton, a key Trump ally, chooses to contest for a top Senate leadership position instead of joining the administration.

Senator Tom Cotton has reportedly turned down offers to serve as CIA Director or Secretary of Defense in the upcoming Trump administration.
Cotton is focusing on his Senate career, running against Senator Joni Ernst for the Republican Conference chair, the third-highest GOP leadership role.
Despite not joining the Cabinet, Cotton remains a strong ally of President-elect Trump and has been vocal in defending him against legal challenges.
Cotton criticized the Department of Justice's cases against Trump, calling them an abuse of power and expressing relief at their closure post-election.
Sources suggest Cotton has an advantage in the leadership race against Ernst, who was reportedly displeased with his early announcement of candidacy.