Coons Discusses Trump's Intelligence Director Nominee

NPR's Leila Fadel spoke with Democratic Senator Chris Coons of Delaware about President Trump's selection for director of national intelligence, the position that oversees the U.S. intelligence community.

Coons, who represents Delaware in the Senate, addressed the nominee's background and readiness for the role during the interview. As a member of Congress, Coons weighs in on presidential appointments that require Senate confirmation.

The director of national intelligence serves as the principal advisor to the president on intelligence matters and coordinates operations across multiple agencies, including the CIA, NSA, and FBI. The position has required Senate confirmation since its creation in 2004.