White House Nominates Susan M. Gordon for Key IC Role

The White House announced on Wednesday that President Donald Trump is nominating Susan M. Gordon to serve as the next Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, a role that insiders equate to that of chief operating officer for the intelligence community.

Gordon is seen as a solid supporter of public-private initiatives. She has called on the government and more specifically, the intelligence community, to prioritize innovation in order to better confront the threats facing the United States.

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