Sue Gordon is leaving the role of No. 2 spy chief in the U.S., ending a guessing game about whether President Trump would choose her to succeed outgoing Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats in an acting capacity.
With Coats resigning next Thursday, Gordon was slated to become acting director until a nominee was confirmed, per a federal statute. Trump even told reporters Friday he liked Gordon and did not rule out allowing her to become acting spy chief. “I like Sue Gordon. Sue Gordon is there now, and I like her very much. I’ve always liked her,” he said.
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