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2020-03-02 Government

Trump nominates John Ratcliffe for top intelligence post

[FoxNews] President Trump on Friday said he is nominating Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), months after the Republican congressman abruptly withdrew his name for the post.

"I am pleased to announce the nomination of @RepRatcliffe (Congressman John Ratcliffe) to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI)," the president tweeted. "Would have completed process earlier, but John wanted to wait until after IG Report was finished. John is an outstanding man of great talent!"

Ratcliffe, a former federal prosecutor who had been a fierce defender of Trump and his agenda, was one of the most vocal critics of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Ratcliffe will likely face a fierce confirmation battle as Democrats have argued he was selected due to his loyalty rather than experience.

In August, Trump announced that Ratcliffe would be withdrawing as his nominee for director of national intelligence just days after announcing him as his pick, citing his tough treatment at the hands of "the LameStream Media."

In a tweet at the time, Trump said that Ratcliffe, whom he tapped to replace Dan Coats, will stay in Congress. But on Friday, he announced plans -- again -- to nominate Ratcliffe.

Richard Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany, was appointed last week by Trump to serve as acting DNI while Trump considered who he would nominate to take over the job more permanently. Grenell is an outspoken Trump loyalist with a large conservative following on Twitter and also the first openly gay person to serve in a cabinet-level position.

Posted by trailing wife 2020-03-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 he was selected due to his loyalty rather than experience

Captains of industry, and leaders of men, succeed because of organizational and motivational skills, not SME.

Posted by Skidmark 2020-03-02 10:46|| 2020-03-02 10:46|| Front Page Top

#2 Yes. I continue to be amazed at people who openly defy the President and do all sorts of counterproductive things with no consequences at all. If I had done this in the private sector, I would have been standing in the unemployment line faster than you could say, "Just how stupid are you?"

Posted by Tom 2020-03-02 14:29|| 2020-03-02 14:29|| Front Page Top

#3 From Jim Collins -

"You are a bus driver. The bus, your company, is at a standstill, and it’s your job to get it going. You have to decide where you’re going, how you’re going to get there, and who’s going with you.

Most people assume that great bus drivers (read: business leaders) immediately start the journey by announcing to the people on the bus where they’re going—by setting a new direction or by articulating a fresh corporate vision.

In fact, leaders of companies that go from good to great start not with “where” but with “who.” They start by getting the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right seats. And they stick with that discipline—first the people, then the direction—no matter how dire the circumstances."

“First Who, Then What?”

Posted by Mullah Richard 2020-03-02 16:16|| 2020-03-02 16:16|| Front Page Top

#4 Remind me why JFK picked RFK for his AG?

Maybe media drones can remember that far back. Congresscritters either.

Posted by Bobby 2020-03-02 19:20|| 2020-03-02 19:20|| Front Page Top

#5 "...he was selected due to his loyalty rather than experience."

That's a keeper.

Posted by DooDahMan 2020-03-02 22:03|| 2020-03-02 22:03|| Front Page Top