Trump Selects John Ratcliffe as New CIA Director
TL;DR
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe as the director of the CIA, making him the first person to have led both the CIA and national intelligence if confirmed. Ratcliffe, a staunch Trump ally, previously served as director of national intelligence and has been a vocal defender of Trump during his impeachment hearings. His nomination will require Senate confirmation. Ratcliffe's initial nomination for national intelligence was controversial due to concerns about his qualifications and potential political bias.
- Trump taps former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe to lead CIA The Texas Tribune
- Trump appoints John Ratcliffe as CIA director The Washington Post
- Trump Picks John Ratcliffe, His Former Intelligence Director, for C.I.A. Chief The New York Times
- Trump chooses John Ratcliffe to serve as his CIA director CNN
- As the transition unfolds, Trump eyes one of his favorite targets: US intelligence The Associated Press
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