WASHINGTON – US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Devin Nunes as the president. Devin Nunes will serve as the head of the panel, the “President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.” Nunes is currently the CEO of Trump’s social media platform, Tooth Social, and in addition to this role, he will now manage the panel, Trump informed via a post on the platform.
Political and professional contributions of Devin Nunes:
Devin Nunes is an old aide of Donald Trump who chaired the US House of Representatives Intelligence Committee during Trump’s first term as president. Nunes alleged at the time that the FBI colluded against Trump in the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Trump defeated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in this election.
Announcing Nunes’ appointment, Trump said, “Devin’s leadership experience and his key role in uncovering Russia collusion as former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee will bring me independent and trusted advice on the performance of America’s intelligence community.”
Role of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board:
This panel directly advises the President to review the effective performance of the intelligence agencies. The panel’s job is to check whether the intelligence agencies are functioning properly and their policies are sound.
Other Important Appointments:
Additionally, Donald Trump on Saturday named Troy Edgar, a senior IBM executive and former US Department of Homeland Security official, as the department’s deputy secretary. Also, the appointment of businessman Bill White as US ambassador to Belgium was announced.
Devin Nunes’ competence and relationship with Trump:
Devin Nunes has been a long-time supporter of Trump and has supported him on many important issues during his tenure. Trump has described him as an “independent and neutral adviser” who he believes will provide important advice on the performance of his intelligence community.
Implications for US intelligence policies:
The appointments could have a major impact on US intelligence policies, as Nunes’ close relationship with Trump and his political views will influence the intelligence agencies’ strategic decisions.
The remaining appointments may be important:
The selections of Troy Edgar and Bill White are also part of Trump’s policies, in which he appoints industry and security veterans to key positions. These appointments will be important in shaping the policy direction of Trump’s second term.
Due to these decisions of Trump, everyone is paying attention to how the political and strategic field of America will change in the future.