John Ratcliffe confirmed as the next director of the CIA after facing scrutiny over his qualifications and loyalty to Trump. He plans to eliminate politicization and 'wokeness' in the agency's workforce and take a hawkish stance towards China.
Key Points
Ratcliffe confirmed as the next director of the CIA by a vote of 74-25
Ratcliffe previously served as Trump's Director of National Intelligence
Ratcliffe plans to focus on the agency's approach to technology and eliminate politicization in the workforce
Pros
Ratcliffe's confirmation received bipartisan support from some Democrats
Ratcliffe plans to focus on eliminating politicization and 'wokeness' in the CIA's workforce
Ratcliffe intends to take a hawkish stance towards China
Cons
Ratcliffe faced scrutiny over his qualifications and loyalty to Trump during his previous role as Director of National Intelligence