Republicans have praised John Ratcliffe, who has been ardent defender of Trump, while Democrats have been skeptical that he would serve with the independence they say is crucial for the job
Rep. John Ratcliffe testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee nomination hearing, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, on May. 5, 2020.The Senate intelligence committee has approved the nomination of Texas GOP Rep. John Ratcliffe to be Director of National Intelligence, sending the nomination to the Senate floor for confirmation.
Republicans have praised Ratcliffe, who has been ardent defender of President Donald Trump, while Democrats have been skeptical that he would serve with the independence they say is crucial for the job. Ratcliffe sought to shed his reputation as a Trump loyalist at his confirmation hearing earlier this month, insisting he would lead the nation’s intelligence agencies without partisan influence.
GOP senators warmed to Ratcliffe after Trump unexpectedly nominated him again in February. The months in between were a tumultuous time in the intelligence community, as Trump ousted and fired multiple officials, and senators were eager for a permanent replacement for Coats.
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