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Members of Congress voice alarm about report that Trump has grown frustrated with Coats

Daniel Coats, director of national intelligence, testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Jan. 29. Credit: Aaron P. Bernstein, Bloomberg

Several Republican and Democratic lawmakers threw their support Wednesday behind Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats, who some administration officials worry may soon be dismissed from his position by President Trump.

The Washington Post reported Tuesday that, according to people familiar with the matter, Trump has become frustrated with Coats over public statements that the president views as undercutting his policy goals.

In an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon, Trump said he was not thinking about removing Coats.

“I haven’t even thought about it,” Trump said.

View the complete February 20 article by Felicia Sonmez on The Washington Post website here.

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