President Trump is expected to name a replacement for former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn before the end of the week, and his list of three candidates includes a controversial choice — former CIA Director David Petraeus, according to reports.

The four-star general was forced to step down in 2012 after it came to light he’d shared classified information with his mistress and biographer, Paula Broadwell.

Petraeus pleaded guilty in April 2015 to mishandling classified information and was sentenced to two years’ probation.

He also agreed to pay a $100,000 fine.

Because he’s still on probation, Petraeus would have to notify his parole officer if he were to get the national-security gig and move to DC.

But Trump has previously been willing to overlook Petraeus’ fall from grace, tweeting in November that he was “very impressed” with him after a meeting at Trump Tower.

The president’s other possible picks for the national-security position include Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, a top policy adviser for Trump during his campaign who is the acting national security adviser, and Vice Adm. Bob Harward, who some say is the top contender.

Harward is a former deputy commander of US Central Command and served on the National Security Council during the George W. Bush administration.

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