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John Ratcliffe is the new CIA Director
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The Trump confidant will now lead the US foreign intelligence service. He does not have a good reputation among the Democrats.
2025-01-24 13:29:11
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John Ratcliffe Appointed as CIA Director
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John Ratcliffe, a former U.S. Congressman and loyalist to Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the new CIA Director by the Senate with a decisive vote of 74 to 25. His swearing-in ceremony was officiated by Vice President J.D. Vance at the White House.
Ratcliffe previously served as the Co-Chair of a conservative think tank aligned with Trump and held the position of Director of National Intelligence during Trump's first term. Despite his confirmation, Ratcliffe faces skepticism from many Democrats regarding his ability to remain impartial in his new role.
He intends to enhance the CIA's focus on global adversaries such as Russia and China, advocating for the utilization of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Ratcliffe's history of politicizing intelligence, particularly related to the 2016 election, raises concerns about his leadership at the agency.
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John Ratcliffe is the new CIA Director
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John Ratcliffe, a Trump confidant and former congressman from Texas, was confirmed by the US Senate as the new director of the US foreign intelligence service CIA. He does not have a good reputation among the Democrats.
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Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe (R) is sworn in as CIA Director by Vice President JD Vance (L) during a swearing in ceremony at the Vice President’s ceremonial office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building January 23, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)
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