The Office of the Director of National Intelligence faces scrutiny amid political appointments and turmoil. President Trump's selections have raised concerns about expertise and politicization of intelligence powers. Previous Directors highlight the ODNI's creation after intelligence failures and its role in information sharing.

The decline of ODNI’s effectiveness, analytic rigor, and political neutrality is deleterious for the nation’s security. But it is also unsurprising.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence faces scrutiny amid political appointments and turmoil. President Trump's selections have raised concerns about expertise and…