America’s spies have a lot to complain about

Donald Trump's intelligence agencies face low morale amid purges, politicisation and reduced influence, despite CIA director John Ratcliffe's claims of success.

giovedì 26 marzo 2026 New tab

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America’s spies have a lot to complain about

America’s spies have a lot to complain about

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