Jim Banks floats Stefanik as next intelligence chief
Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) believes President Donald Trump should give Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) another shot at a Cabinet post, publicly recommending her for intelligence chief after Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday.
TL;DR
- Rep. Elise Stefanik is recommended by Sen. Jim Banks for the position of Director of National Intelligence.
- Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation from the role, effective in one month.
- Stefanik has experience as a member of the House Intelligence Committee.
- Stefanik's previous nomination for UN Ambassador was withdrawn due to concerns about a House vacancy.
- Stefanik recently suspended her campaign for New York Governor and announced her retirement from the House.