John Ratcliffe back under consideration by Trump for top intel job
By Olivia Beavers - 02/25/20 02:44 PM EST
Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) is back under consideration as a potential pick to serve as President Trump's next Director of National Intelligence (DNI), sources confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday.
Ratcliffe was considered for the role last year, but he withdrew from consideration in August amid media scrutiny about his resume and questions about his experience.
Trump at the time blamed the media for derailing Ratcliffe as his pick to replace Dan Coats, but the Texas Republican also faced resistance from key GOP senators like Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and others whose support he would have needed to secure confirmation in the Senate.
It is unclear if Burr has changed his view on Ratcliffe. Burr and his office have declined to comment on media reports about possible DNI picks.
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https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/484565-john-ratcliffe-back-under-consideration-by-Trump-for-top-intel-job
