In a defiant move against political interference, Trump’s CIA nominee, John Ratcliffe, is set to make a case for a robust and unyielding approach to international espionage, particularly against China. Ratcliffe's stance is seen as a breath of fresh air in an agency long beleaguered by accusations of politicization and bureaucratic stagnation, promising to restore the CIA’s core mission of safeguarding American interests abroad without bending to political whims.
Trump’s CIA Choice Stands Strong Against Political Pressure, Pledges to Revitalize Agency
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Trump CIA pick to push for "the mission" over politics at hearingAxios John Ratcliffe Is Expected to Lay Out a Vision for a More Aggressive C.I.A.The New York Times Trump’s CIA Pick Expected to Push for Bare-Knuckle Spycraft Against ChinaThe Wall Street Journ…
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John Ratcliffe, President's Trump controversial pick for the CIA, vows to prioritize agency's mission over partisan politics in his upcoming confirmation hearing, amidst widespread concern from critics who question his past partisan positions and his commitment to an unbiased intelligence agency. Critics argue that his previous loyalty to Trump raises questions about his suitability for an agency that thrives on impartiality.
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