....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
Daily Beast: Deputy Intel Chief Sue Gordon Is Out After Trump Snub
Sue Gordon would have been next in line as acting director following the scheduled departure of Dan Coats on Aug. 15.
One of America’s most seasoned intelligence officials is leaving the building. Sue Gordon, who spent more than 25 years in the CIA before becoming second-in-command at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), was confirmed to be departing on Thursday by President Trump.
Gordon was next in line to serve as acting director after current director Dan Coats announced his resignation effective Aug. 15. Bloomberg reported on Thursday that Gordon’s departure was confirmed following a meeting she had with Trump in the Oval Office, though New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman reported Gordon had actually met with Vice President Mike Pence and left a resignation letter.
Gordon is said to have left a handwritten note to Trump suggesting she was stepping down at his wishes.
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More News On The Sudden Resignation Of U.S. Deputy Director of National Intelligence
U.S. Deputy National Intelligence Director Announces She's Stepping Down on Same Day as Her Boss -- Time/AP
Trump announces resignation of deputy director of national intelligence agency -- Irish Times/Reuters
Deputy director of national intelligence out as of next week; Trump names new acting director -- Washington Times
Deputy DNI Sue Gordon to Resign With Boss Dan Coats -- Bloomberg
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