Trump Announces Deputy DNI Director Sue Gordon’s Resignation

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray and Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats arrive to brief members of the so-called 'Gang of Eight' at the U.S. Capitol May 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. The bipartisan group of senators and representatives requested a briefing from the intelligence officials about the FBI's use of a confidential intelligence source in the Russia investigation. The "Gang of Eight" consists of the top Republican and Democratic members of the House and Senate intelligence committee as well as congressional leaders from both parties. — WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 24: Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon (C) arrives to brief members of the so-called 'Gang of Eight' at the U.S. Capitol May 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. The bipartisan... WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 24: Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon (C) arrives to brief members of the so-called 'Gang of Eight' at the U.S. Capitol May 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. The bipartisan group of senators requested a briefing from intelligence officials about the FBI's use of a confidential intelligence source in the Russia investigation. The 'Gang of Eight' consists of the top Republican and Democratic members of the House and Senate intelligence committee as well as congressional leaders from both parties. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) MORE LESS

August 8, 2019 6:34 p.m.

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President Donald Trump announced Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon’s resignation on Thursday.

“I have gotten to know Sue over the past 2 years and have developed great respect for her,” Trump tweeted. “Sue has announced she will be leaving on August 15, which coincides with the retirement of Dan Coats.”

….coincides with the retirement of Dan Coats. A new Acting Director of National Intelligence will be named shortly.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 8, 2019

Trump had announced near the end of July that DNI Director Dan Coates was stepping down. The President had planned on replacing Coates with Trump loyalist Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX), then abruptly dropped him last week.

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formerchild says:

August 8, 2019

We have, without doubt, the most expensive, and arguably the most capable intelligence apparatus in the world, yet can’t find anyone to lead it. I guess Wussolini is planning on doing this by himself too?

This makes the old Mad Magazine “Spy vs. Spy” look like a very model of debonair sophistication.
sniffit says:

August 8, 2019

Can’t have a functioning intel apparatus while working with foreign powers to rig an election…no no…can’t have that at all…
mondfledermaus says:

August 8, 2019

Trump fired her in order to disrupt the succession and be able to name whoever he wants as “acting”. Probably trump has in mind someone whose name ends in “-in”, “-sky”, “ov” or “ev”.
mattinpa says:

August 8, 2019

sniffit:

Can’t have a functioning intel apparatus while working with foreign powers to rig an election

It’s a fundamentally unworkable situation. Anybody with a modicum of experience in government would understand that.
maximus says:

August 8, 2019

How soon will the number of Donnie departee’s exceed the population of a mid-sized US city? State?