William P. Ruger
William Ruger | |
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| Personal details | |
| Education | College of William and Mary (BA, MA) Brandeis University (PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
William P. Ruger (born 1971) is currently the United States Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Mission Integration in the administration of Donald Trump.
Ruger was appointed to this position in April 2025, and serves under Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. As Deputy Director, he is responsible for preparing daily intelligence briefings for the president. Media reports of his views describe Ruger as a supporter of the MAGA wing of the Republican Party, and as a foreign policy isolationist and "Iran Dove."