Trump Appoints John Ratcliffe as New CIA Director

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed John Ratcliffe as CIA director. Ratcliffe, who previously served as director of national intelligence, is known for his loyalty to Trump and his strong stance against China. His appointment follows a controversial tenure as DNI, where he faced criticism for politicizing intelligence and declassifying unverified information. Ratcliffe's nomination requires Senate confirmation, and he is seen as a more traditional choice compared to other rumored candidates.