Large-scale personnel reductions have begun in the US intelligence apparatus following the appointment of the new acting head of the agency, Bill Pult, by Donald Trump.
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The newly appointed acting Director of National Intelligence, Bill Pult, has initiated significant staff cuts on his very first day in office.
This information is reported by CNN, citing its own sources.
According to the publication’s interlocutor, the dismissals pertain to the so-called “deep state” representatives—influential officials and employees who have served in US federal structures for years.
The most substantial reductions have affected two key components of American security: the National Counterterrorism Center and the National Counterintelligence and Security Center.
Journalists report that US President Donald Trump has instructed Pult to reduce the workforce by hundreds of employees. Last week, the new chief unexpectedly arrived at the office a day earlier than scheduled and immediately requested a complete employee roster of the agency.
Heads of structural units were given an urgent directive to submit personnel lists. Within the intelligence community, these actions are linked to preparations for further mass layoffs.
Pult’s appointment has already drawn sharp criticism from Democrats in the US Congress. They warn that drastic staff cuts could weaken the nation’s national security system.
Senators Mark Warner and Jim Himes sent an official letter to the new chief, reminding him that the National Intelligence apparatus was established after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks specifically to prevent similar future threats.
American lawmakers also emphasized that Pult lacks experience in the intelligence field, suggesting that such rapid personnel changes could pose serious risks to the security of the United States.
As a reminder, on April 30, US President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Truth Social that his administration is considering a reduction in the American military presence in Germany.
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