Mr. Ratcliffe, who was also a Texas congressman, fought fiercely for Donald Trump during his first term. By Michael D. Shear and Julian E. Barnes Reporting from Washington President-elect Donald J. Trump announced on Tuesday that his nominee to lead the C.I.A. would be John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman who served as the director of national intelligence during Mr. Trump’s first term. Mr. Trump called Mr. Ratcliffe a “warrior for Truth and Honesty with the American Public” on his social media account. As the national intelligence director, Mr. Ratcliffe served as the president’s chief adviser on intelligence issues. As a congressman, Mr. … Continue reading Trump Picks John Ratcliffe, His Former Intelligence Director, for C.I.A. Chief