Trump names new acting intel director; longtime deputy exits
This image provided by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence shows deputy national intelligence director Sue Gordon. President Donald Trump says Gordon has announced she is leaving her position. (Office of the Director of National Intelligence via AP)
Updated August 8, 2019 - 5:01 pm
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has named Joseph Maguire, the current director of the National Counterterrorism Center, as acting national intelligence director.
In a tweet Thursday, Trump says Maguire has had a long and distinguished career in the military, retiring from the U.S. Navy in 2010.
Trump says Maguire had leadership roles throughout his career, including commander of Naval Special Warfare Command. He has also served as a fellow at Harvard University.
Maguire becomes acting director on Aug. 15, the same day current National Intelligence Director Dan Coats’ resignation takes effect.
Also, Sue Gordon, the current deputy director of national intelligence, announced she is leaving her post on the same day with Coats.
