Intelligence officers expressed deep concern as they feared a return to the White House for Trump, anticipating a backlash against federal employees once again. They dreaded a repeat of his first term, where loyalty to him overshadowed professional integrity.
Trump's campaign rhetoric included promises to 'demolish the deep state', suggesting a war against the career national-security workforce whom he feels is disloyal, indicating a troubling trajectory for intelligence operations.
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