Washington D.C. - CIA Director John Ratcliffe has voiced strong disapproval of a House Democrat's line of questioning regarding Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. During a recent hearing, a Democratic representative inquired about Hegseth's alleged 'drinking habits' during a conversation held within a Signal text group.
Director Ratcliffe responded sharply, calling the inquiry 'offensive' and defending Secretary Hegseth's conduct. He stated that such questions were unwarranted and detracted from the serious matters at hand. The exchange underscores the increasingly partisan atmosphere surrounding government oversight and the personal scrutiny faced by high-ranking officials. The specific context of the Signal text group conversation and the rationale behind the Democrat's questions remain unclear, fueling further debate about the appropriateness of the inquiry.
CIA Director Criticizes Questioning on Defense Secretary's Conduct
CIA Director John Ratcliffe publicly criticized a House Democrat for what he deemed an inappropriate line of questioning. The director took issue with questions about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's behavior, specifically asking if he had been drinking during a conversation in a Signal text group. Ratcliffe characterized the questions as 'offensive' and defended Hegseth's professionalism. This incident highlights growing tensions between political factions regarding scrutiny of government officials.