Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:49pm on 13 Nov 2024,Wednesday International
US President-elect Donald Trump has selected John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Ratcliffe, a close ally of Trump, previously served as Director of National Intelligence. Trump praised Ratcliffe for his honesty and dedication to protecting Americans' constitutional rights. While Kash Patel, a former House staffer and Trump ally, was speculated as the choice, he did not get the role. Ratcliffe’s appointment marks his return to a top intelligence position after a controversial tenure. He is known for challenging the FBI and supporting Trump’s political agenda during his first term.
