The CIA has begun firing recently hired officers as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the federal workforce. Some employees were informed this week that they would be let go and were required to report to a different location to surrender their credentials. The exact number of intelligence officers to be terminated is unclear. The agency stated that they are reviewing the status of employees hired in the past two years and some may be fired. Newer employees in intelligence agencies typically have a probation period of up to four years.
President Trump’s push to cut government size has caused anxiety among CIA employees, with confusion surrounding “buy out” offers that allow officers to resign within eight months. A federal judge recently ruled that the CIA can fire officers working on diversity programs, stating the director can terminate employees in the national interest. The officers who were terminated argued that they were experienced and should have been reassigned rather than fired. CIA officers are under constant pressure and face fast-paced situations, and not everyone may be suited for the job. The turmoil within the CIA reflects broader efforts within the administration to reduce the federal workforce.
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