Spy agencies led by the CIA planning to decrease staff under the Trump administration's strategy
The Trump Administration Plans to Trim Intelligence Agencies' Ranks
Hey there! Ready to dive into some juicy intel? The White House has its sights set on shedding some agency workers – we're talking CIA, NSA, and more. trump administration officials have spilled the beans to members of Congress, The Washington Post reports.
A source close to the matter but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed the changes to AP. So, who's getting the axe?
The CIA is looking at a 1,200-person reduction over several years. This trimming will be a mix of early retirees and a decrease in new hires, so don't expect a large-scale culling just yet. The NSA and other intelligence agencies are also in for thousands of job losses.
The CIA, in a statement, maintained that these moves are under the direction of Director John Ratcliffe, tasked with aligning the agency with Trump's national security agenda. Ratcliffe's aim is to revitalize the agency, foster emerging leaders, and position it to excel in its mission.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, overseeing and coordinating work for 18 agencies, didn't offer a comment yet.
It's not all doom and gloom for CIA and NSA peeps just yet. Both organizations have given the option for voluntary resignations and, supposedly, the CIA plans to let go of a batch of new hires.
Trump's new admin has also waived the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at intelligence agencies, though a judge has blocked attempts to dismiss 19 DEI employees who challenged their terminations.
The General who led the NSA and the Pentagon's Cyber Command was abruptly fired by Trump. Ratcliffe, the CIA boss, has vowed to shake up the agency, focusing on enhancing human intelligence and targeting China.
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- The Trump Administration's plans for the CIA include a 1,200-person reduction over several years, a mix of early retirements and decreased new hires.
- The Washington Post reported that Trump Administration officials have shared changes to ranks in intelligence agencies with members of Congress.
- Jalonick, a source close to the matter, confirmed the changes to the Associated Press, but not authorized to speak publicly.
- Ratcliffe, the CIA director, aims to revitalize the agency, foster emerging leaders, and position it to excel in its mission, according to a statement from the CIA.
- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has not yet offered a comment on the planned layoffs and reductions in intelligence agencies.
