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John Ratcliffe, the newly appointed Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), recently emphasized that President Donald Trump is committed to keeping politics out of the intelligence community. Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, Ratcliffe made it clear that Trump’s vision for the agency is one that values integrity and nonpartisan decision-making. “What President Trump wants,” Ratcliffe explained, “is to lead with integrity and ensure that politics stay out of the intelligence community.”

Ratcliffe’s comments followed his confirmation by the Senate, which voted overwhelmingly in favor of him to take the helm of the CIA. His confirmation marked another win for Trump’s national security team, with Ratcliffe becoming the second member to be confirmed following a series of other key appointments.

During his confirmation hearings, Ratcliffe assured lawmakers, particularly the Democrats, that he had no intention of politicizing the agency. He firmly stated that he had no plans to fire any current CIA employees and would strive to maintain the agency’s nonpartisan integrity. This sentiment reflects his broader commitment to restoring confidence in America’s intelligence institutions, which have faced growing scrutiny in recent years.

One key issue Ratcliffe addressed was the release of a report that, although initiated under the Biden administration, confirmed the theory that the COVID-19 virus likely originated from a Chinese lab. This report underscored the importance of an honest and thorough intelligence process, free from political interference.

Ratcliffe also underscored the necessity of rebuilding trust in American institutions, particularly in law enforcement and intelligence. “Part of our job,” he said, “is to restore the faith of the American people in these agencies, ensuring they work for the people, not political interests.” This renewed focus on restoring transparency and accountability within the intelligence community is vital as the country moves forward.