Trump Picks John Ratcliffe, His Former Intelligence Director, for C.I.A. Chief NYT | Top Stories By: Michael D. Shear and Julian E. Barnes 13 November 2024 at 08:32 Mr. Ratcliffe, who was also a Texas congressman, fought fiercely for Donald Trump during his first term. © Anna Moneymaker/The New York TimesAs a House member, John Ratcliffe helped to pursue investigations into Hunter Biden, the president’s son.