Former Director of National Intelligence, John Ratcliffe, was emphatic during the confirmation hearings for his appointment as CIA Director. On Wednesday, Ratcliffe did not hold back as he confronted newly-elected Democrat Senator Adam Schiff, targeting Schiff’s history of dishonest statements regarding Hunter Biden’s laptop. Ratcliffe insisted that the claims made by Schiff had been misleading, particularly the narrative that Hunter Biden’s laptop was linked to a Russian intelligence operation.
Ratcliffe reminded the hearing that he had been straightforward about the reality back in 2020. He said, “In 2020, when a chairman of an intelligence committee misrepresented that a laptop owned by then candidate Biden’s son was somehow a Russian intelligence operation… I stood in the breach. I stood alone and told the American people the truth about that,” directly addressing Adam Schiff, who had once chaired the House Intelligence Committee.
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CIA Director Nominee @JohnRatcliffe: "In 2020, when a chairman of an intelligence committee misrepresented that a laptop owned by then candidate Biden's son was somehow a Russian intelligence operation… I stood in the breach. I stood alone and told the American people the truth… pic.twitter.com/5d75IK13BG
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) January 15, 2025
Schiff had consistently pushed the narrative that the incriminating emails found on Hunter Biden’s laptop were, in fact, the result of a Russian disinformation campaign. Media outlets, particularly those the public views as leaning liberal, including NBC News, reported extensively on the FBI’s investigation into the emails, prioritizing the idea of foreign interference over the actual criminal content exposed by the emails. This alignment with such narratives, however, was rightly challenged by Ratcliffe at the time.
Ratcliffe’s denouncement of Schiff and what he referred to as ‘fake news media’ took place during an interview with Maria Bartiromo. He clearly stated, “Hunter Biden’s laptop is not part of some Russian disinformation campaign.” With these words, Ratcliffe roasted Schiff’s claims, a declaration that challenged the prevailing opinions held by many prominent news organizations at the time.
Adam Schiff has already decided that the Hunter Biden emails story from the NY Post is a Russian disinformation campaign pic.twitter.com/1ryEj27KCP
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) October 16, 2020
In the shadow of deep state corruption, Ratcliffe positioned himself as a lone truth-teller, willing to push back against a coordinated narrative he viewed as deceptive. His boldness illustrates his dedication to transparency and his commitment to counteracting what he views as the misleading actions of some Democrats and mainstream media. These actions underscore a broader concern about integrity within governmental and media institutions, which are accused by Trump allies of mudding the truth to protect powerful figures, like Joe Biden and his family.
Ratcliffe’s support of Trump remained steadfast throughout these exchanges, embodying faithfulness to a political vision that advocates honesty and rejects the corruption of entrenched political interests. By calling out Democrats and addressing what he sees as misinformation, Ratcliffe continues to stand as a guardian of truth in turbulent political waters.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
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