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President-elect Donald Trump plans to appoint former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe as director of the Central Intelligence Company, the Trump-Vance transition crew introduced Tuesday.
Ratcliffe represented Texas’ 4th Congressional District within the northeastern a part of the state till he was tapped to function Trump’s director of nationwide intelligence in 2020. His congressional seat was stuffed by U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Sherman.
“John Ratcliffe has always been a warrior for Truth and Honesty with the American Public,” Trump stated in a press release. “He will be a fearless fighter for the Constitutional Rights of all Americans, while ensuring the Highest Levels of National Security, and PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.”
Ratcliffe’s nomination will must be confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate when Trump takes workplace. He was confirmed by the Senate, 49-44, to function director of nationwide intelligence in 2020.
If confirmed, in line with the announcement, Ratcliffe would turn out to be the primary individual to have led each the CIA and nationwide intelligence.
Ratcliffe earned a repute as one in every of Trump’s staunchest allies on Capitol Hill, defending the president throughout his impeachment hearings and gaining notoriety for berating former particular counsel Robert Mueller throughout a congressional listening to.
His nomination to function director of nationwide intelligence gained sturdy help amongst Republicans.
“John did a fabulous job as DNI and I have every confidence he will lead the CIA better than anyone in history,” Fallon stated in a textual content message on Tuesday after the announcement.
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