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Today, the United States Senate confirmed retired Vice Admiral Joseph Maguire as the next director of the National Counterterrorism Center.

The National Strategy for Counterterrorism addresses the complexity of today’s terrorism environment by emphasizing the use of all instruments of U.S. power as well as the capabilities of our partners to counter all terrorists that threaten the U.S., our citizens, and our interests abroad.

After more than three years of distinguished leadership as the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Nick Rasmussen has informed me of his decision to depart federal service at the end of this year.

I am pleased that President Trump has announced his intent to nominate retired Vice Adm. Joseph Maguire to be the next director of the National Counterterrorism Center.

On October 31, 2023, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Christine Abizaid delivered testimony at the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs annual hearing on threats to the Homeland, alongside FBI Director Christopher Wray and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The testimony and public hearing is available to view here, and her opening statement is below.