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White House Fired Former CIA Trans Analyst Julia Curlee

8/21/2026

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Julia Curlee, former CIA analyst, was fired from the National Security Council in March 2025.
She was the CIA’s first openly transgender officer to serve after her transition.
Curlee said the White House dismissed her after her gender identity became public, despite needing her expertise.
Curlee warned that intelligence officers are being removed for opposing President Donald Trump’s policy preferences.

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Julia Curlee, former CIA analyst, was fired from the National Security Council in March 2025.
She was the CIA’s first openly transgender officer to serve after her transition.
Curlee said the White House dismissed her after her gender identity became public, despite needing her expertise.
Curlee warned that intelligence officers are being removed for opposing President Donald Trump’s policy preferences.