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Trump’s pick for CIA chief pledges not to let politics skew intelligence findings

John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for CIA chief, pledged to prioritize the agency's mission during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Ratcliffe emphasized the need for the CIA to enhance its capabilities against threats from Russia, China, and other adversaries.
During the hearing, Ratcliffe assured lawmakers that his loyalty to Trump would not interfere with his duties to follow intelligence findings.
If confirmed, Ratcliffe would be the first person to serve as both CIA Director and Director of National Intelligence, succeeding William Burns.

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