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politics1 year ago

Trump Appoints John Ratcliffe as CIA Director Amid Intelligence Overhaul

The U.S. intelligence community is wary of a potential second Trump administration due to past tensions, but finds some relief in Trump's selection of John Ratcliffe as CIA Director. Ratcliffe, seen as a professional choice, is preferred over other potential candidates like Kash Patel, who is viewed with skepticism. Concerns persist about Trump's approach to intelligence, including his handling of classified information and potential job losses under his proposed "Schedule F" plan. The community remains divided, with some officials supporting Trump, while others fear the politicization of intelligence and its impact on national security.

via CNN|
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politics1 year ago

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.

via PBS NewsHour|
#china#cia-director#intelligence
politics1 year ago

Trump Selects John Ratcliffe as New CIA Director

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.

via The Texas Tribune|
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politics1 year ago

Trump Appoints John Ratcliffe as CIA Director Amid Transition

Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe has been appointed by Donald Trump to head the CIA during Trump's second term. Ratcliffe, known for his staunch defense of Trump during impeachment proceedings and his role in exposing alleged FBI abuses, previously served as Trump's principal intelligence advisor. Trump praised Ratcliffe for his commitment to truth and national security, highlighting his past achievements and his potential to serve in both top intelligence roles in the U.S.

via Fox News|
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politics1 year ago

Trump Nominates John Ratcliffe for CIA Director in Potential Second Term

President-elect Donald Trump has announced John Ratcliffe as his choice for CIA director in the upcoming administration. Ratcliffe, who previously served as Director of National Intelligence during Trump's first term and was a congressman from Texas, is set to become the first person to hold both of the nation's top intelligence positions. Trump praised Ratcliffe as a defender of constitutional rights and national security.

via NBC News|
#cia#john-ratcliffe#national-intelligence
politics1 year ago

Trump Nominates John Ratcliffe as New CIA Director

President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate John Ratcliffe, a former Director of National Intelligence and close ally, as the director of the CIA. Ratcliffe, a former Republican congressman, is known for his skepticism towards the nation's intelligence agencies. His confirmation is expected to face little resistance, as he was previously confirmed by a Republican-led Senate despite concerns about his lack of intelligence experience.

via POLITICO|
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politics1 year ago

Trump Nominates John Ratcliffe as CIA Director

Donald Trump has selected John Ratcliffe as his CIA director, a move that has drawn criticism due to Ratcliffe's previous tenure as director of national intelligence, where he was accused of politicizing intelligence to benefit Trump. Ratcliffe, who was also considered for attorney general, is currently affiliated with the America First Policy Institute. His past actions, including releasing unverified information about Russian election interference, have been contentious, and he recently testified in a federal investigation related to the 2020 election.

via CNN|
#2020-election#cia#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

Trump's Former Intelligence Chief John Ratcliffe Testifies Before Jan. 6 Grand Jury

Former Trump administration director of national intelligence John Ratcliffe appeared before the grand jury investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection and Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Ratcliffe joins other Trump administration officials, including Steven Miller and Ken Cuccinelli, who have been spotted at the federal court where the grand jury is held. Trump’s lawyers have attempted to prevent advisors like Ratcliffe from testifying, but have lost those demands. Special Counsel Jack Smith is investigating Trump’s potential involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection and any attempts to overturn the 2020 election federally.

via The Hill|
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politics2 years ago

Key Trump Allies Testify Before Jan. 6 Grand Jury

Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe testified before a federal grand jury as part of the special counsel's criminal probe into the aftermath of the 2020 election. The investigation is focused on January 6 and other efforts to overturn the presidential election. Ratcliffe is of interest to investigators because he personally told Trump and his allies that there was no evidence of foreign election interference or widespread fraud. Trump had sought to block testimony from Ratcliffe and other top officials from his administration, but courts have rejected his executive privilege claims.

via CNN|
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