CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce in Alignment with Trump's Strategic Priorities
In a significant move to reshape the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Trump administration has initiated a comprehensive buyout program, offering all CIA employees the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for approximately eight months of salary and benefits. This initiative aligns with President Trump's broader strategy to streamline federal agencies and realign them with his administration's priorities. Strategic Realignment Under the leadership of newly appointed CIA Director John Ratcliffe, the agency is undergoing a strategic shift to focus on key areas emphasized by the administration. These include intensified efforts against drug cartels and leveraging espionage to gain advantages in trade negotiations, particularly with China. The buyout program is designed to facilitate this transition by encouraging the departure of personnel who may not align with these new directives. Broader Government Downsizing This move is part of a larger effort by the Trump administ...