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Panetta: Trump's Intelligence Skepticism Threatens Global Security

6/26/2025

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Leon Panetta, the former CIA Director, voiced grave concerns over Donald Trump's skepticism towards intelligence officials, labeling it "very scary" and "dangerous" for global security. He highlighted Trump's disregard for crucial intelligence on Iran's nuclear ambitions, warning that such unpredictability jeopardizes NATO alliances and underscores the urgent need for decisive leadership in these turbulent times.

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Leon Panetta, the former CIA Director, voiced grave concerns over Donald Trump's skepticism towards intelligence officials, labeling it "very scary" and "dangerous" for global security. He highlighted Trump's disregard for crucial intelligence on Iran's nuclear ambitions, warning that such unpredictability jeopardizes NATO alliances and underscores the urgent need for decisive leadership in these turbulent times.