CIA Historian Sounds Alarm: Trump’s Second Term Undermines US National Security

Renowned CIA historian Tim Weiner, author of ‘Legacy of Ashes’ and ‘The Mission,’ has voiced grave concerns over the state of US national security under what he describes as Donald Trump’s second presidential term. Weiner, historically a critic of the intelligence agency, now finds himself in the unexpected position of defending the CIA, citing Trump’s perceived hostility and the appointment of what he calls ‘crackpots and fools’ to critical national security roles.

Weiner asserts that Trump’s actions, including aligning the US with authoritarian regimes, are deeply alarming to intelligence officers who have dedicated their careers to countering such threats. He highlights a significant shift within the Central Intelligence Agency, alleging a systematic purge of experienced officers and the imposition of ideological purity tests under the new CIA Director, John Ratcliffe. Weiner specifically pointed to Ratcliffe’s alleged dismissal of hundreds of new hires and the controversial unclassified sharing of their names with Elon Musk, raising fears of potential recruitment by hostile foreign powers like Russia and China.

Further compounding national security risks, Weiner warns, are the administration’s anti-diversity initiatives, which he believes cripple the CIA’s ability to operate effectively in diverse global environments. He also expressed alarm over the reported appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, questioning how allies could share sensitive information with an individual accused of parroting foreign propaganda. Weiner’s overarching fear is that the current administration’s leadership and policies will blind the US to impending attacks, leaving the nation vulnerable.

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