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| Former intelligence leaders make show of force for CIA nominee |
| 2018-05-09 |
| [The Hill] Dozens of former U.S. national security officials and lawmakers have signed on to a letter endorsing President Trump's controversial pick to lead the CIA, a show of support that comes on the eve of Deputy Director Gina Haspel's confirmation hearing. Thirty-six former CIA chiefs, intelligence community leaders and lawmakers signed on to the letter that is addressed to Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-Va.), according to a copy of the letter obtained by The Hill. The top signatories include former CIA Director Michael Hayden, former National Security Agency Director Gen. Keith Alexander and former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Michael Rogers (R-Mich.), former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey, and former Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell. In the letter, the intelligence officials emphasize Haspel's skills and expertise and say she knows how to combat threats from all corners of the globe. Related: Letter of support from former Agency employees. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #2 Having an endorsement from former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Michael Rogers (R-Mich.), probably NO help. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2018-05-09 08:04 |
| #1 The pros vs. political appointees? |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2018-05-09 04:48 |