Project 2025 and the Intelligence Community

This chapter critically examines the recommendations of Project 2025 regarding intelligence agencies, highlighting concerns about the implications of homogenous representation and the erosion of diversity and inclusion. It discusses the political biases within the intelligence community and personal experiences influencing intelligence assessments, particularly in the context of the Trump administration. The chapter raises alarms about the dangers of loyalty-driven appointments and the necessity for an independent, diverse intelligence structure to maintain integrity in national security decisions.