Article snippet: MORE has created massive uncertainty about who will serve in his top intelligence post — even on an interim basis. On Friday, Trump abruptly dropped plans to tap Rep. Sue Gordon, as Coats’s deputy, assume his duties. Trump told reporters Friday afternoon that he likes Gordon and that she would be “considered” for the acting role, indicating a decision would be made in the coming days. “Sue will be there now and certainly she will be considered for the acting," Trump said. Meanwhile, a person familiar with the process told The Hill earlier Friday that the White House is weighing removing the career intelligence officer so Trump can name someone else as acting DNI. A move to pass over or oust Gordon would be met with frustration among lawmakers on Capitol Hill who have built relationships with her. Some have emphasized their respect for Gordon in recent days and noted that the law states she should replace Coats when he leaves his post on Aug. 15. “The statute is very clear, the deputy takes over as acting,” Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman MORE (R-N.C.) told reporters Thursday. When asked what would happen if the White House ignores the statute, Burr replied, “It’s a legal issue.” Legal experts agree, pointing to the 2004 Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, which states that the principal deputy director of national intelligence “shall act” as DNI during a vacancy in that position. They say that outweighs the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, ano... Link to the full article to read more