Mike McConnell is a United States Navy Admiral who currently serves as the United States Director of National Intelligence. He became the center of attention in 2007 when he disclosed details of the National Security Agency's wiretapping program.
Wire Tap Controversy
In August of 2007, a temporary law was passed which gave the U.S. government more power to eavesdrop on international communications via warrantless wiretap. Though it was originally claimed that it had contributed directly to the arrests of several German terror suspects, McConnell later admitted that wasn't the case. The controversy raised questions about the policies of the Bush Administration and the NSA.
Mike McConnell Timeline
July 26, 1943 Born
1967-1968: Served under Naval Investigative Service in Japan
1971-1974: Served as Commander of Middle East Force Operations
1986-1987: Served as Executive assistant to Director of Naval Intelligence
1987-1988: Served as Chief of Naval Forces Division at the NSA
1992-1996: Served as director of the NSA
1996-2006: Senior Vice President of Booz Allen Hamilton
2007-Present: Serves as Director of National Intelligence
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Fast Facts
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Born
July 26, 1943
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Place of birth
Greenville, South Carolina
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Full name
John Michael McConnell
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Assumed office
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Spouse
Terry McConnell
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Alma mater
Furman University, George Washington University, National Defense University
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Served as an intelligence officer under Colin Powell from 1990 to 1992 during Operation Desert Storm
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Recipient of three Bronze Stars among other military honors
