1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

The President's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Rep. John Ratcliffe, lacks the experience and independence required for such a crucial role overseeing the intelligence community. Ratcliffe has limited national security credentials and was previously viewed as unqualified for this position by members of both parties due to discrepancies in his resume. There are also serious concerns about his ability to provide objective intelligence analysis free from political influence, given his reputation as a staunch defender of the President during the impeachment proceedings. The intelligence community must maintain its independence to safeguard national security interests. Ratcliffe's close ties to the President cast doubt on whether he can truly prioritize providing unvarnished intelligence over protecting the President's desires. For these reasons, I urge you to vote against confirming Rep. Ratcliffe as the next Director of National Intelligence.