U.S. Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA Director
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The U.S. Senate has confirmed John Ratcliffe as the new Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in a decisive 74-25 vote, cementing his position within President Donald Trump’s national security team.
Ratcliffe, who previously served as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) during Trump’s first term from 2020 to 2021, brings extensive experience to the role. A former federal prosecutor and Texas congressman, he has been a prominent figure in U.S. intelligence and national security circles.
During his confirmation hearing, Ratcliffe pledged to uphold the CIA’s independence and integrity, vowing to produce “insightful, objective, and multi-source analyses” devoid of political or personal biases. He assured lawmakers of his commitment to maintaining the agency’s credibility and mission.
Ratcliffe’s political career includes representing Texas in the House of Representatives from 2015 to 2020, where he played a pivotal role in defending President Trump during his first impeachment proceedings. As DNI, he served as a key advisor on intelligence matters, shaping U.S. responses to global security threats. (ILKHA)
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