Trump Drops RFK Jr.’s Daughter-In-Law From Consideration for CIA Deputy Director

Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, a former CIA operative, was removed from consideration after Republican opposition led by Senator Tom Cotton.

President-elect Donald Trump has decided not to appoint Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s daughter-in-law, as deputy director of the CIA.
Senator Tom Cotton, a leading Republican and foreign policy hawk, campaigned against her nomination, citing concerns over past comments on counterterrorism approaches.
Fox Kennedy, a former undercover CIA officer, previously advocated for understanding adversaries as a key strategy in intelligence work, which Cotton interpreted as overly sympathetic to enemies.
Reports suggest that Fox Kennedy’s candidacy was promoted by RFK Jr., Trump’s controversial nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services.
While Fox Kennedy is no longer being considered for the CIA role, sources indicate Trump may still seek to place her in another national security position.