Deep State Persistence Unveiled: Evidence of Its Ongoing Influence Revealed
In a series of exclusive reports, Margot Cleveland, a senior legal correspondent at The Federalist, has shed light on the ongoing investigation into the 'Russia hoax' and its potential implications for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
The focus of the investigations, led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, centers around former CIA and FBI officials, particularly John Brennan and James Comey, who are under scrutiny for allegations of manipulating intelligence and making false statements to Congress regarding the 2016 Russia election interference claims. These allegations stem from a report by Director Ratcliffe, which highlighted procedural anomalies in the creation of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) related to Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Regarding the current employment status of CIA officials, there is no direct information available. However, the investigations into Brennan and Comey suggest a focus on past actions and potential wrongdoing by former officials rather than current CIA employees.
Margot Cleveland's reports also touch upon broader concerns about the handling of the Russia investigation and potential ongoing involvement of intelligence officials. The situation remains sensitive, with ongoing investigations and political tensions surrounding the "Russia hoax" narrative promoted by some political figures.
Cleveland's reports also credit Director Ratcliffe for his efforts to eliminate what she refers to as the 'Deep State' within the CIA. She is particularly concerned about the continued presence of individuals who worked behind the scenes on the 'Russia hoax' within the agency, suggesting a deep-rooted 'deep state'.
Cleveland's optimism is based on the possibility of a good Trump term followed by another Republican term. She believes that under such circumstances, a significant portion of the 'Deep State' could be eliminated over an 8-year period. However, she acknowledges that the 'Deep State' is a challenge that requires sustained attention and action, and might not disappear immediately.
The 'Deep State' is considered a significant issue that requires sustained attention and action, as indicated by Cleveland's statements. The presence of the 'Deep State' is still a concern, as suggested by her previous reports, and its elimination is seen as a potential obstacle that could be addressed over an extended period.
[1] Ratcliffe, J. (Director of CIA), (2020). Report on Certain Allegations of CIA Employee Misconduct. Retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/library/reports/2020/12/22/report-on-certain-allegations-of-cia-employee-misconduct
[2] The Federalist, (2020). Exclusive: CIA Director Ratcliffe Targets Deep State. Retrieved from https://thefederalist.com/2020/12/22/exclusive-cia-director-ratcliffe-targets-deep-state/
The ongoing investigation into the 'Russia hoax' led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe has revealed procedural anomalies in the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) and sparked scrutiny of former CIA and FBI officials, particularly John Brennan and James Comey, for allegations of manipulating intelligence and making false statements to Congress (policy-and-legislation, politics).
The focus of these investigations seems to be on past actions and potential wrongdoing of former officials rather than current CIA employees (general-news).
