Michael Schellenberger

Rank 40 of 47

Score -95

Last week we made the case for significant reform of the CIA. We did so after reporting that one of its top senior analysts had told us that “systemic rot” still existed there.

Now, President Trump’s Director of National Intelligence (DNI), @TulsiGabbard, has taken the kind of

8/21/2025, 5:01:22 PM

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Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

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Yesterday, President @realDonaldTrump 's Dir. of Nat. Intel. (DNI) @TulsiGabbard took strong and necessary action to clean up our corrupted Intelligence Community. Now, @CIADirector John Ratcliffe must clean out what his own top senior analyst calls the "systemic rot" at CIA.

The statement discusses the need for reform within the CIA, citing a senior analyst's claim of 'systemic rot.' It references actions by a public figure, suggesting a call for accountability and change within a government agency.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to highlight issues within the CIA, potentially promoting accountability and reform, aligning with the principle of doing no harm by addressing systemic issues. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
By calling for reform, the statement could promote understanding and accountability, aligning with the principle of using words to promote empathy and compassion. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in public discourse about government reform without personal attacks, aligning with constructive criticism and dialogue. [+1]