Leads the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), directing foreign intelligence collection and analysis.
- Strategic Intelligence: Prioritizing the collection of intelligence on global strategic competitors and emerging threats.
- Operational Excellence: Enhancing the agency's operational capabilities and technological infrastructure.
- Intelligence Leadership Dominance (June 2026): Has frequently clashed with DNI Tulsi Gabbard. Following a recent shake-up in intelligence leadership (including a new role for Pulte), Ratcliffe appears to be consolidating power, coming out on top while Gabbard's office faces major cuts. Source: Politico, 2026-06-19
- Moscow Diplomatic Warning (August 2026): Traveled to Moscow on a brief trip to warn Russia against launching attacks on NATO allies (specifically Baltic nations) and to reduce its geopolitical support for Iran. Source: Politico, 2026-08-26
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Data verified as of August 2026.