President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenViolence erupts between counter-protestors, Trump supporters following DC rally Biden considering King for director of national intelligence: report Here are the 17 GOP women newly elected to the House this yearMORE is reportedly considering Sen. Angus KingAngus KingBiden considering King for director of national intelligence: report Hillicon Valley: Microsoft warns Russian, North Korean hackers targeting groups researching COVID-19 vaccines | Parler’s post-election popularity sparks misinformation concerns | Administration grants 15-day extension on TikTok divestiture deadlineHillicon Valley: Four major tech issues facing the Biden administration | Pressure grows to reinstate White House cyber czar | Facebook, Google to extend political ad bansMORE (I-Maine) to serve as director of national intelligence (DNI) in his administration, according to three officials with knowledge of the discussions, Politico reports. 
A former senior Trump administration official told Politico that Kings name has been discussed with senior officials on Bidens transition team. A source close to King said that he is aware that hes under consideration. 
Another person familiar with discussions told the news outlet that King is under serious consideration. 
King currently serves on the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services committees. He also co-chairs the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, Politico notes, which was created to develop strategies to deter cyber attacks from foreign adversaries. 
The senator has been critical of Trumps appointment of current DNI John RatcliffeJohn Lee RatcliffeBiden considering King for director of national intelligence: report Haspel not in attendance at latest Trump intelligence briefing: reportsTop Republicans signal support for CIA director amid talk of her possible ousterMORE and former acting DNI Richard GrenellRichard GrenellNew Pentagon chief hires adviser who wants quick withdrawal from AfghanistanHunter Biden questions are too important for the media to dismissTrump leans into attacks on Biden’s family, business dealingsMORE.
Hes also criticized the presidents approach to Iran, including moving an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers into the Persian Gulf after intelligence showed that Tehran shifted missiles into the region. 
Matthew Felling, a spokesman for King, told The Hill in a statement that King is a committed public servant with a lengthy track record of discrete, Independent thinking within the Intelligence Community. 
More importantly, he possesses a deep and abiding appreciation for all who work tirelessly and confidentially in dangerous regions to defend Americans and American principles, he added. 
Also in the running for the job is Avril Haines, who is currently leading Bidens national security transition team, Politico reports. She served as deputy national security adviser in the Obama administration. 
–Updated on Nov. 15 at 5:47 a.m.