Former US President Donald Trump considers overhauling US intelligence if re-elected, worrying agencies. Interviews with 18 officials reveal concerns about Trump's plans to replace adversaries with loyalists, potentially undermining intelligence credibility. Named figures include Richard Grenell and Kash Patel, known for roles in 'Russiagate' declassification. Critics fear politicization and national security risks, threatening US influence internationally.
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00:00 According to a media report by Politico, former US President Donald Trump is considering significant
00:08 reforms within the US intelligence community if he wins the re-election, raising concerns
00:13 among agencies that previously accused him of ties to Russia.
00:17 According to reports, Trump plans to replace perceived adversaries with loyalists that
00:22 can undermine the credibility of American agencies, according to 18 intelligence officials
00:27 interviewed by Politico.
00:28 The potential purge is being seen as an attempt to retaliate against those who opposed him
00:32 and his agenda of politics.
00:35 Specifically named are the former acting director of national intelligence Richard Grenell and
00:40 his aide Kash Patel, who played the roles in declassifying materials related to the
00:44 origins of the Russiagate controversy.
00:46 Trump's adversarial relationship with the intelligence community stems from his dispute
00:50 over Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 election, with Trump challenging intelligence
00:55 assessment publicly.
00:57 The strained relation prompted resignation from key officials like DNI Dan Coats and
01:02 raised concerns about politicization of the intelligence.
01:05 Whereas several critics, including former national security adviser John Bolton and
01:09 top Russia adviser Fiona Hill, fear that Trump's reforms can weaponize the intelligence community
01:14 and compromise national security.
01:17 Trump's hostility to the intelligence community was related to the infamous document claiming
01:21 that Russia interfered in the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton.
01:26 Now, the very agencies are worrying that Trump may lead to total overhaul if he wins a re-election.
01:32 They worry that the purges could lead to the loss of experienced personnel and erode trust
01:37 in U.S. leadership both domestically and among international allies.
01:40 Whereas the Biden administration believes such efforts to rebuild relationships could
01:44 be hampered if Trump's reforms proceed, undermining U.S.'s influence on the global stage.
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