President Trump's nomination of staunch loyalist Rep. John Ratcliffe to replace Dan Coats as the next Director of National Intelligence sets the stage for what is likely to be a bruising and partisan confirmation battle
The Texas Republican has been a vocal critic of Robert Mueller and his investigation into collusion between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia, grilling the special counsel during House hearings last week -- a performance that likely earned him the President's gratitude.
— Donald J. Trump July 28, 2019 Read MoreRatcliffe responded Sunday night on Twitter, saying he's"deeply grateful to President Trump for the opportunity to lead our Nation's intelligence community and work on behalf of all the public servants who are tirelessly devoted to defending the security and safety of the United States.
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