U.S. intelligence sharing has fractured under Trump, officials say
The disruptions to sharing risk leaving policymakers with an incomplete picture of threats facing the country.
U.S. intelligence sharing with Congress and within the federal government has slowed and, in some instances, halted during President Donald Trump's second term, according to eight current and former officials. Former officials and outside experts warn that these disruptions risk policymakers receiving an incomplete picture of global threats, reminiscent of intelligence failures following the September 11, 2001, al-Qaida attacks.
The slowdown coincides with the administration's deliberations on whether to resume strikes on Iran following the midterm elections on Tuesday. The issues arose during Tulsi Gabbard's tenure as Director of National Intelligence, amidst escalating tensions between her office and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Although these tensions have eased since her resignation in June, the underlying problems persist, as per two U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
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