A second Democratic senator said he will approve President Donald Trump’s CIA nominee, Gina Haspel.

Indiana senator second Democrat to pledge support for CIA nominee

WASHINGTON — A second Democratic senator has announced his support for President Donald Trump’s CIA nominee.

Joe Donnelly of Indiana said in a statement Saturday that he made his decision after “a tough, frank and extensive discussion” with Gina Haspel, the spy agency’s acting director.

The other Democrat who has come out for Haspel is West Virginia’s Joe Manchin. Both Democrats are considered to be among the most vulnerable Senate incumbents in the November election.

Two Republicans have announced their opposition to Haspel: Kentucky’s Rand Paul and Arizona’s John McCain, who is battling cancer and isn’t expected to be present for the voting.

Supporters are pushing for votes by the Senate intelligence committee and the full Senate before the Senate’s Memorial Day break.

The GOP holds a 51-49 edge, and Vice President Mike Pence can break a possible tie.

Haspel has run into criticism because she was involved in the CIA’s harsh interrogation program.

“I believe that she has learned from the past and that the CIA under her leadership can help our country confront serious international threats and challenges,” Donnelly said in the statement.

Donnelly was criticized by Trump at a rally in Indiana on Thursday, two days after the state’s primary election determined that his Republican opponent in November will be former Indiana lawmaker Mike Braun.

The president called Donnelly “Sleepin’ Joe” and criticized the senator for opposing his tax plan and his attempt to end the Affordable Care Act.

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