John Ratcliffe, who served as President-elect Trump's chief intelligence adviser during his first term, will become Director of the Central Intelligence Agency when Trump returns to the White House.
Ratcliffe is one of several appointees announced last week who will fill key positions during President Trump's second term.
President Trump said in a statement: “From exposing the fake Russia collusion as a work of the Clinton campaign to exposing the FBI's civil liberties violations in FISA court, John Ratcliffe has always stood for truth and integrity with the American people. He was a warrior.” “When 51 intelligence officials were lying about Hunter Biden's laptop, one John Ratcliffe told the truth to the American people.”
Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe speaks before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Hearing, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)
In 2020, President Trump awarded Ratcliffe the National Security Medal, the highest honor given for outstanding achievements in the fields of intelligence and national security.
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Ratcliffe previously served as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) under the Trump administration.
“In that role, Ratcliffe was a leader in the U.S. intelligence community and served as chief intelligence advisor to President Trump. Prior to that position, Ratcliffe served in Congress for more than five years as the U.S. representative for Texas' 4th Congressional District. “
