Michael Ellis (attorney) - Wikipedia
Michael Ellis (born 1984/1985) [1] is an American attorney, government official, and former Republican political operative [2] who is the deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency since 2025.
C.I.A. Deputy Director Has Replaced Agency’s Top Legal Official With ...
Oct 6, 2025 · Michael Ellis, the deputy director of the C.I.A. and a Trump loyalist, has taken personal control of making legal judgments for the agency as acting general counsel while continuing to help...
Trump appoints Michael Ellis deputy director of the CIA
Feb 3, 2025 · President Donald Trump on Monday named Michael Ellis deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency, putting a lawyer and staunch ally into a powerful role that does not require …
Michael Ellis Sworn in as CIA Deputy Director - CIA
Feb 10, 2025 · Today, Michael Ellis was sworn in as Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Rumble Gives Legal Chief $1 Million Payout Amid Move to CIA
Feb 10, 2025 · Rumble Inc., a video sharing platform once backed by Vice President JD Vance, gave its former general counsel Michael Ellis a $1 million payout upon his resignation to become deputy …
Michael Ellis Begins Role as CIA Deputy Director - ExecutiveGov
Feb 11, 2025 · Michael Ellis, former general counsel of the National Security Agency during the first Trump administration, took oath Monday as CIA deputy director.
Michael J. Ellis - Federalist Society
Michael Ellis was sworn in as Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency on February 10, 2025. Deputy Director Ellis has held a variety of senior national security positions, including General …
Michael Ellis LAW ’11 sworn in as CIA deputy director
Feb 11, 2025 · Michael Ellis LAW ’11, President Donald Trump’s appointee for deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency, was sworn in on Monday. Ellis now holds one of the most powerful …
Michael Ellis, Trump's CIA deputy pick, signals emphasis on ...
Feb 4, 2025 · President Trump has selected Michael Ellis as deputy director at CIA, putting an ally sidelined under former President Joseph R. Biden in a key role in deciding the future of American …
US-China tech race is top intel priority, CIA official says - Axios
May 21, 2025 · The top priority for the CIA's new leadership is China, and in particular helping U.S. companies maintain "a decisive technological advantage" in areas like AI, chips, biotech and battery …