Fran Townsend

Fran Townsend is a former advisor to the President of the United States on homeland security and counterterrorism. She served as the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism from 2001 to 2003, and was a key member of the Bush administration's response to the 9/11 attacks. Townsend has also worked as a consultant and advisor to several private companies and organizations, including the RAND Corporation and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She has written several books on national security and counterterrorism, including "The Watchman: The Breach of National Security at the Clinton White House". Townsend is known for her expertise on homeland security and counterterrorism, and has been a frequent commentator on CNN, MSNBC, and other major news networks.