John Ratcliffe, who served as director of national intelligence during Trump’s first term, is a former federal prosecutor and conservative member of Congress representing a district in Texas. He was a fierce defender of Trump during his first impeachment proceedings in the House.

John Ratcliffe, Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA, told members of the Senate that loyalty to Trump would not conflict with duties to follow intelligence leads.

The Senate Intelligence Committee's confirmation hearing for CIA director nominee John Ratcliffe raised concerns over his past political bias as director of national intelligence. Both parties seek assurances on impartial intelligence assessments.