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John Lee Ratcliffe[5] (born October 20, 1965) is an American politician and attorney. He was the 6th Director of National Intelligence from 2020 to 2021. He was the congressman for Texas's 4th district from 2015 to 2020.
John Ratcliffe | |
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6th Director of National Intelligence | |
In office May 26, 2020 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Dan Coats |
Succeeded by | Avril Haines |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 2015 – May 22, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Ralph Hall |
Succeeded by | Pat Fallon |
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas | |
In office 2007–2008 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Matthew D. Orwig[1] |
Succeeded by | Rebecca Gregory[2] |
Mayor of Heath | |
In office 2004–2012 | |
Preceded by | Chris Cuny[3] |
Succeeded by | Lorne Liechty[4] |
Personal details | |
Born | John Lee Ratcliffe October 20, 1965 Mount Prospect, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Michele Addington |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Notre Dame (BA) Southern Methodist University (JD) |
Website | House website |
He was one of the most conservative congressmen during his congressional career.[6] [7]
President Donald Trump announced on July 28, 2019, that he intended to nominate Ratcliffe to replace Dan Coats as Director of National Intelligence (DNI).[8] Ratcliffe withdrew his name five days after some senators raised concerns about his experience.[9] [10][11][12]
On February 28, 2020, President Trump announced that he was nominating Ratcliffe to be Director of National Intelligence. Ratcliffe was confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 2020 by a vote of 49 to 44.[13][14]
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