Fox News: DNI Dan Coats Expected to Step Down, Rep. John Ratcliffe Nominated New DNI

‘There has certainly been tensions between him and the president for some time’

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SHAWN: "Well, now back to one of our top stories on this Sunday. Dan Coats expected to step down as Director of National Intelligence. That in the coming days. You know, reports have long said that at times he has been at odds with President Trump over issues such as Russia and the President’s attacks on the intelligence community of our country. Mr. Coats expected to be replaced by Texas Republican congressman John Ratcliffe who is a staunch supporter of the President. Jeff Mason is here, White House reporter for Reuters. Jeff, what do you think this development means?"
MASON: "Well, it means a few different things, Eric. I mean, number one, it’s the latest in the close cabinet officials who have left President Trump’s Administration. I think it’s kind of interesting that Dan Coats has lasted as long as he has. There have certainly been tensions between him and the President for some time, dating back at least as far as a year ago when the two men were giving sort of different views about the threat of Russia and Russia’s involvement in the 2016 election —" 
SHAWN: "Was it seen that the President was downplaying that and Coats, you know, staunchly pushed back, as well as in terms of action on the intelligence community?"
MASON: "That’s spot on, yes.”

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