John Ratcliffe, nominated by Trump to lead the CIA, will be questioned by the Senate about his plans for the agency.

Ratcliffe isn’t just any nominee; he’s got a background as a former federal prosecutor and served as the director of national intelligence during Trump’s first term. He’s also a Texas congressman and was a big supporter of Trump during his impeachment.
This hearing is part of a rush by the Republican-led Senate to confirm Trump’s nominees before Inauguration Day. If all goes well, Ratcliffe will take over from the current CIA Director, William Burns.
Interestingly, Ratcliffe was initially nominated for the director of national intelligence back in 2019 but had to step back due to concerns about his qualifications. However, he eventually got confirmed after some back-and-forth.
During his time as director of national intelligence, he managed a bunch of spy agencies and was responsible for countering foreign influence in U.S. politics. This experience might give him an edge in the Senate this time around.
Unlike Tulsi Gabbard, who faced criticism for her past comments, Ratcliffe is seen as a loyal Trump ally. He’s been vocal in defending Trump and even challenged Robert Mueller during his testimony about the 2016 election interference.
However, he’s not without controversy. Some Democrats accused him of politicizing intelligence, especially when he declassified information that could have been misleading about Democrats during the 2016 election. It’s going to be interesting to see how this all plays out!