CIA Allegedly Shared Employees' Data with White House

usa - Allegations suggest CIA shared new hires' data with White House, raising security concerns and sparking controversy.

Recent Allegations Against CIA

An email containing names of new CIA employees was reportedly shared with the White House, sparking security concerns and controversy. The list, shared with the Office of Personnel Management, included young analysts and agents working on China-related matters.

Security Concerns

A CIA official mentioned that only the initials of the names of new hires were shared in the past two years to protect their personal information. However, former CIA employees and government officials raised concerns about the vulnerability of the list to foreign intelligence services due to its email transmission.

Response and Criticism

Democrat Jim Himes from the House Intelligence Committee criticized the handling of the information, emphasizing the critical importance of protecting CIA employees' identities for their safety and mission security.

Government Restructuring

Reports suggest that the new US government's efforts to downsize the federal workforce include proposals for CIA personnel to voluntarily resign, with some reportedly accepting buyout offers.