US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Dan Coats will step down as the director of national intelligence on August 15 and will be replaced by Texas Republican Rep. John Ratcliffe.
“I am pleased to announce that highly respected Congressman John Ratcliffe of Texas will be nominated by me to be the Director of National Intelligence. A former U.S. Attorney, John will lead and inspire greatness for the Country he loves. Dan Coats, the current Director, will be leaving office on August 15th. I would like to thank Dan for his great service to our Country. The Acting Director will be named shortly,” Trump wrote on Twitter.
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