President Trump on Friday announced he’s nominating Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) for the role of Director of National Intelligence after a nomination last year fell through.

“I am pleased to announce the nomination of @RepRatcliffe (Congressman John Ratcliffe) to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI),” the president declared via Twitter, adding, “Would have completed process earlier, but John wanted to wait until after IG Report was finished. John is an outstanding man of great talent!”

I am pleased to announce the nomination of @RepRatcliffe (Congressman John Ratcliffe) to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Would have completed process earlier, but John wanted to wait until after IG Report was finished. John is an outstanding man of great talent! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 28, 2020

Ratcliffe previously withdrew his nomination in August 2019 after media reports surfaced accusing him of exaggerating his resumé.

At the time, President Trump blamed the “lamestream media” for derailing the nomination.

….John has therefore decided to stay in Congress where he has done such an outstanding job representing the people of Texas, and our Country. I will be announcing my nomination for DNI shortly. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 2, 2019

During FBI Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s congressional testimony regarding the Russia collusion probe, Ratcliffe was instrumental in dismantling the case.

THIS is John Ratcliffe. Our next Director of National Intelligence is cool, calm, and might be the smartest attorney in congress. Watch him absolutely destroy Robert Mueller. pic.twitter.com/kEMeCXkT0M — thebradfordfile™ (@thebradfordfile) February 28, 2020

The president’s latest nomination follows US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell’s appointment as acting-Director of National Intelligence.

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