Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) may replace Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats.<br />Ratcliffe is a staunchly conservative former federal prosecutor and ex-mayor of Heath, TX, population 6,900.<br />He attempted to discredit Special Counsel Robert Mueller during his testimony before Congress last Wednesday.<br />According to Splinter, Ratcliffe's performance earned him a tweet by Donald Trump Jr.<br />PolitiFact asserts Ratliffe made a false claim when trying to discredit Mueller. <br />
