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02-21-2017, 09:07 AM
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" “Despite working proudly for Republican and Democratic presidents, I reluctantly concluded that I cannot in good faith serve this administration as an intelligence professional,” Price, who had worked at the CIA since 2006, wrote in a resignation letter ..."
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/poli...icle-1.2978009
"“I watched in disbelief when, during the third presidential debate, Trump casually cast doubt on the high-confidence conclusion of our 17 intelligence agencies released that month, that Russia was behind the hacking and release of election-related emails,” Price wrote."
"“Trump’s actions in office have been even more disturbing.”
Price recalled Trump’s Jan. 21 visit to the CIA's Virginia headquarters, during which the newly inaugurated President, standing before the agency’s star-studded memorial wall, held a speech that mostly focused on the size of his inauguration crowd, his appearance on magazine covers and his “running war” with the press. The speech drew the ire of former CIA Director John Brennan, who said he was “deeply saddened and angered” at Trump’s behavior.
“Whether delusional or deceitful, these were not the remarks many of my former colleagues and I wanted to hear from our new commander in chief,” Price wrote. “I couldn’t help but reflect on the stark contrast between the bombast of the new president and the quiet dedication of a mentor — a courageous, dedicated professional — who is memorialized on that wall. I know others at CIA felt similarly.”
"But, Price said, what really tipped him off the edge was Trump’s decision to overhaul the National Security Council last month.
“Missing from the NSC’s principals committee were the CIA director and the director of national intelligence. Added to the roster: the president’s chief strategist, Stephen K. Bannon, who cut his teeth as a media champion of white nationalism,” Price wrote."
Ex-CIA analyst resigns rather than serve Trump administration | TheHill
I didn’t think I’d ever leave the CIA. But because of Trump, I quit. - The Washington Post
CIA analyst resigns, calls Trump's actions in office 'disturbing' - Business Insider
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