Breaking: Trump Taps Representative John Ratcliffe as Director of National Intelligence

President Trump on Friday announced via Twitter his nomination of Representative John Ratcliffe for Director of National Intelligence.

I am pleased to announce the nomination of @RepRatcliffe (Congressman John Ratcliffe) to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Would have completed process earlier, but John wanted to wait until after IG Report was finished. John is an outstanding man of great talent!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 28, 2020

Trump previously tapped Ratcliffe, a loyal backer, for the position last July, but the Texas Republican withdrew his name from consideration after reports that he had exaggerated his résumé.

If confirmed by the Senate, Ratcliffe will replace acting DNI Richard Grenell, formerly the U.S. ambassador to Germany. Grenell took over the role from Joseph Maguire after the latter was forced out last week in a sudden departure that caused consternation within the Intelligence Community.

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