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Ratcliffe Chosen as CIA Director
President-elect Trump selects John Ratcliffe as CIA director, despite controversies surrounding his previous role as Director of National Intelligence.
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- What other positions has John Ratcliffe held?
- Before his DNI role, Ratcliffe was considered for Attorney General. He served on the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees and was a key defender of Trump during impeachment proceedings.
- What was Ratcliffe's role during and after the 2020 election?
- Ratcliffe's tenure as DNI included assuring Trump and his allies that there was no evidence of foreign election interference or widespread fraud in the 2020 election; he later testified about this to a federal grand jury.
- Who has President-elect Donald Trump chosen to be his CIA director?
- John Ratcliffe, former Texas representative and Trump administration official, has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as CIA director. Ratcliffe previously served as Director of National Intelligence, a role that drew criticism for his handling of intelligence information.
- How did President-elect Trump describe John Ratcliffe's work and loyalty?
- Trump praised Ratcliffe's loyalty, highlighting his work in exposing alleged 'fake Russian collusion' and FBI abuses. Ratcliffe's initial nomination for DNI in 2019 was withdrawn due to questions about his resume.
- What controversies surrounded John Ratcliffe's previous role as Director of National Intelligence?
- Ratcliffe's past role as DNI involved releasing unverified information about Russian influence in the 2016 election and facing accusations of using intelligence to benefit Trump politically. His appointment was confirmed by a narrow Senate vote.