Experts warn Trump is playing politics with US intelligence
Summary
Former officials say that President Donald Trump’s changes to the US intelligence agencies could make national security more political. The acting Director of National Intelligence, Bill Pulte, has removed 19 officers accused of belonging to a secret group called the ‘deep state.’Key Facts
- President Trump is making major changes to the US intelligence agencies.
- Bill Pulte is the acting Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard.
- Pulte has fired 19 intelligence officers linked to the ‘deep state.’
- The ‘deep state’ is a term used for officials believed to work secretly to oppose government decisions.
- Former intelligence officials warn this overhaul could interfere with the impartial work of national security.
- They are concerned that political views might influence intelligence operations.
- The changes have raised worries about separating politics from national security efforts.
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