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Ex-CIA Official Resigns, Calls Agency Corrupt Over Gold Theft

6/5/2026

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Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, former senior intelligence official, alleged the CIA lacks oversight of taxpayer funds and called it corrupt.
She resigned, citing the arrest of a CIA officer who stole 300 gold bars as proof of hidden misconduct.
Kennedy said President Donald Trump was “future-proofing” Iran conflict and credited him with containing the war.
The CIA denied the claims, saying oversight committees are regularly briefed on its resources and spending.

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Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, former senior intelligence official, alleged the CIA lacks oversight of taxpayer funds and called it corrupt.
She resigned, citing the arrest of a CIA officer who stole 300 gold bars as proof of hidden misconduct.
Kennedy said President Donald Trump was “future-proofing” Iran conflict and credited him with containing the war.
The CIA denied the claims, saying oversight committees are regularly briefed on its resources and spending.