A former Republican congressman from Texas, Ratcliffe served as director of national intelligence for the final year and a half of Trump’s first term
, leading the U.S. government’s spy agencies during the coronavirus pandemic.“I look forward to John being the first person ever to serve in both of our Nation’s highest Intelligence positions,” Trump said in a statement. “He will be a fearless fighter for the Constitutional Rights of all Americans, while ensuring the Highest Levels of National Security, and PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.”Sign up for NBC San Diego's News Headlines newsletter. against him.
After the Democratic-controlled House voted to impeach Trump, Ratcliffe said: “This is the thinnest, fastest and weakest impeachment our country has ever seen.” He also forcefully questioned former special counsel Robert Mueller when he testified before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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