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U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director
John Ratcliffe, the current Director of the Central Intelligence Agency under President Donald J. Trump, was born 60 years ago today, on October 20, 1965, in Mount Prospect, Illinois. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his law degree from Southern Methodist University. Prior to public service, Ratcliffe worked as a federal prosecutor and served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, gaining national attention for his work on national security and anti-terrorism. He was later elected to Congress, where he served on intelligence and homeland security committees before being appointed CIA Director in recognition of his national security expertise and legal insight.
- The Central Intelligence Agency was created in 1947 through the National Security Act to coordinate U.S. intelligence efforts and report to the Executive Branch on global threats and opportunities.
- The CIA Director is responsible for overseeing intelligence collection, counterintelligence, and strategic analysis to ensure national security and provide the President with objective information for decision-making.
- Under Director Ratcliffe, the Agency has sharpened its focus on emerging global threats, cybersecurity, and real-time intelligence sharing—enhancing the safety and preparedness of everyday Americans.
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