Ratcliffe to serve as CIA director under Trump
John Ratcliffe, the former principal intelligence advisor to President-elect Trump during his first presidential term, has been appointed as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency for Trump’s upcoming second term. This announcement is part of a series of key appointments made by Trump in preparation for his return to the White House.
Trump praised Ratcliffe for his dedication to truth and honesty in serving the American public. He highlighted Ratcliffe’s efforts in exposing fake Russian collusion during the Clinton campaign and uncovering abuses of civil liberties by the FBI at the FISA Court. Trump also commended Ratcliffe for being one of the few intelligence officials who spoke out about the truth regarding Hunter Biden’s laptop when others were spreading misinformation.
Ratcliffe, who previously served as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) under Trump, was presented with the National Security Medal in 2020 for his exceptional contributions to intelligence and national security. In his role as DNI, Ratcliffe led the U.S. intelligence community and provided critical intelligence insights to President Trump. Before his appointment as DNI, Ratcliffe represented the 4th Congressional District of Texas in Congress for over five years.
The image accompanying the announcement shows Ratcliffe speaking at a House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic hearing in Washington, DC. This image captures Ratcliffe’s authoritative presence and expertise in matters of national security and intelligence.
For more updates on this appointment and other news, make sure to stay tuned to the Fox News app. This latest appointment of John Ratcliffe as CIA director underscores Trump’s commitment to having experienced and principled leaders in key positions within his administration.
