Trump Administration's Politicization of Intelligence Analysis
A top aide to Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, ordered analysts to edit an assessment to protect President Trump and Gabbard from criticism regarding Venezuela's government. The intervention raised concerns about politicizing intelligence analysis.
Key Points
- Top aide Joe Kent ordered analysts to edit an assessment to avoid criticism of the administration's claim about Venezuela's government
- Intervention contradicted a key claim made by President Trump
- Concerns raised about politicizing intelligence analysis
Pros
- Attempt to provide more information about the intelligence community's knowledge
Cons
- Potentially manipulating intelligence analysis to protect President Trump and Tulsi Gabbard
- Raising internal alarms about politicization of intelligence