John Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during Trump's first term and is the first person to have held that position and the top post at the CIA.

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The former Texas lawmaker and prosecutor was Trump's national intelligence director in his first term. He vowed to reject White House political pressure

John Ratcliffe previously served as the Director of National Intelligence, confirmed as the Director of the CIA to serve in US President Donald Trump's administration.

FILE - Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe waits to board Marine One with President Donald Trump on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick ...

John Ratcliffe and his wife Michele smile as Vice ... office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon ...

No president has ever exercised this constitutional power, but "this remains a significant possibility in the eyes of the White House," one source said.

John Ratcliffe of Heath to lead the CIA ... “I’m thrilled to see that three outstanding Texans have made the list thus far.” The Trump White House will also be looking to Texas for some of its staffing. Paige Willey, communications director for ...

though President Joe Biden elevated the position to Cabinet level under Ratcliffe’s predecessor, William Burns, and Trump’s White House lists Ratcliffe as a Cabinet member. Trump and other ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director ... and Trump’s White House lists Ratcliffe as a Cabinet member. Trump and other Republicans have criticized ...

John Ratcliffe and his wife Michele smile as Vice ... office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon ...

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