Ousted transgender CIA officer warns White House politics undermining U.S. intelligence
Summary
Julia Curlee served nearly 20 years in U.S. intelligence and was the first CIA officer to openly transition while still working there. She was fired early in President Trump’s second term and says politics in the White House hurt U.S. intelligence.Key Facts
- Julia Curlee worked for almost 20 years in the U.S. intelligence community.
- She was the first CIA officer to openly transition as a transgender woman while still employed.
- Curlee was dismissed early in President Trump’s second term.
- She wrote an essay called “The wrong kind of American” about her experience.
- Curlee says that political issues in the White House have weakened U.S. intelligence work.
- She discussed her story further with journalist Amna Nawaz.
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