Confirmation of John Ratcliffe as CIA Director

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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