In his confirmation hearing, John Ratcliffe stated that the US is currently facing its most challenging security environment.

On Wednesday, John Ratcliffe, the CIA nominee, will inform senators about his plans to reform the intelligence community in the face of what he considers the "most challenging national security environment in our nation's history."

The Senate Intelligence Committee is hearing testimony from Ratcliffe, who served as director of national intelligence during President-elect Trump's first term. The committee will then vote on his nomination before a full Senate vote to confirm him as director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

The biggest threats facing the nation, as identified by Ratcliffe, include China, the border, the Russia-Ukraine war and the risk of nuclear fallout, Iran, North Korea, and the increasing coordination among America's rivals.

A source close to Ratcliffe stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that he is concentrating on "depoliticizing" the agency and "removing any distractions" to its primary objective of gathering intelligence.

Ratcliffe is predicted to advocate for intensified surveillance activities, specifically targeting Beijing, where CCP agents have been monitoring the U.S. for decades.

The source stated that with Trump and Ratcliffe, the days of China harming American companies, contaminating American infrastructure, and mistreating American citizens are over. The jackals can only loot in the lion's territory for a limited time before they have their heads ripped off.

In his opening statement, Ratcliffe announced plans to enhance the agency's ability to gather human intelligence from any location, regardless of how challenging or obscure it may be.

In his opening statement, Ratcliffe will assure that the analysis produced will be insightful, objective, and based on all sources, without allowing political or personal biases to influence or contaminate the final product.

"The CIA will carry out secret operations under the president's orders, accessing restricted areas and performing unique tasks. For those brave CIA agents listening globally, if this aligns with what you joined for, then brace yourself and prepare to make a significant impact. If not, it's time to explore other career paths."

Havana Syndrome will be fully investigated, while Ratcliffe aims to recruit agents with both a Ph.D. and bar fight-winning skills.

Ratcliffe aims to enhance collaboration with the CIA and private sector through rotations that enable CIA agents to work in the private sector or allow private sector employees to join the CIA in mid-career positions, as per the source.

Unlike some of Trump's more controversial nominees, such as Pete Hegseth, Ratcliffe's hearing is expected to have a more policy-focused approach. Hegseth faced intense questioning from senators on the Armed Services Committee on Tuesday regarding his drinking, sexual assault allegations, and financial mismanagement.

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to lead all intelligence agencies, has faced criticism from some senators due to her past opposition to U.S. surveillance laws and perceived ties to U.S. adversaries, particularly her meeting with former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. However, she has since reversed her stance on a surveillance program known as Section 702.

Neither Kash Patel, Trump's nominee to lead the FBI, nor Gabbard's hearing has been scheduled yet.

The national security nominees of Trump are in agreement on the threat of China and the necessity of updating technologies and defenses to counter the CCP's persistent attacks on U.S. infrastructure.

"Mike Waltz, Trump's national security adviser pick, recently advised FOX Business that instead of continually improving our defense, we should focus on taking the offensive."