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Mike Rogers Wife Secures Military Contracts While Chairing Intel
Mike Rogers’s wife secured lucrative government security contracts while he chaired the House Intelligence Committee.
In brief
Mike Rogers’s wife secured lucrative government security contracts while he chaired the House Intelligence Committee. Mike Rogers’s wife, Kristi Rogers, earned millions in government security contracts through Aegis LLC while he served as House Intelligence Committee chair. Originally reported by Drop Site News.
Mike Rogers’s Wealth Growth
Mike Rogers’s wealth rose substantially after he became House Intelligence Committee chair in 2011.
Kristi Rogers’s Background
Kristi Rogers was a top press aide to L. Paul Bremer before joining Aegis Defence Services.
Aegis LLC’s Rise
Aegis LLC won a $10 billion State Department contract for security in Iraq after Kristi Rogers’s efforts.
Contract Award Timeline
Aegis won the Kabul Afghanistan Embassy Security contract for $1.017 billion in 2011.
Conflict of Interest
Aegis faced a conflict of interest by overseeing contractors while bidding against them.
Benghazi Connection
Aegis was active in Libya before the 2012 Benghazi attack that killed four Americans.
House Intelligence Committee Response
The House Intelligence Committee implemented a no interaction policy with Kristi Rogers and Aegis.
Rogers’s Political Career
Mike Rogers ran for Michigan Senate in 2024 and 2026, facing criticism over his wife’s contracts.
Benghazi Aftermath
Rogers faced accusations of obstructing the Benghazi investigation to protect his wife’s company.
Aegis’s Contract History
Aegis secured $475 million in Iraq reconstruction contracts by 2007.
Rogers’s Departure from Congress
Rogers left Congress in 2014 after his wife left Aegis and he became a talk radio host.
Benghazi Investigation
Rogers was accused of delaying the Benghazi investigation to shield his wife’s company.
Aegis’s Role in Libya
Aegis had a security presence in Libya before the 2012 Benghazi attack.
Rogers’s Campaign Challenges
Rogers faces criticism for making $14 million in private sector earnings while regulating security firms.
House Intelligence Committee Policy
The House Intelligence Committee required no interaction with Kristi Rogers or Aegis employees.
Rogers’s Post-Congress Career
Rogers transitioned to cybersecurity work after leaving Congress in 2014.
The main idea
Mike Rogers’s wife, Kristi Rogers, earned millions in government security contracts through Aegis LLC while he served as House Intelligence Committee chair.
