Former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats has reportedly emerged as the leading contender for director of national intelligence in the next administration.

Coats, a Republican, was spotted at Trump Tower shortly after the president-elect’s victory in November, though told reporters at the time he was simply there to lend Trump advice.

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