Donald Trump taps John Ratcliffe, his former intelligence director, for CIA chief; calls him ‘fearless fighter’
Former Director of National Intelligence, John Ratcliffe, has been appointed by Donald Trump to lead the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Trump praised Ratcliffe’s commitment to truth and honesty, citing his role in exposing alleged misinformation regarding Russian collusion and Hunter Biden’s laptop. Ratcliffe’s previous experience and accolades, including the National Security Medal, make him the first to hold both esteemed intelligence positions.