Consider This from NPR Post-Trump, New U.S. Intel Chief Seeks To Rebuild Trust — And Fight Domestic Terror
Mar 1, 2021
Avril Haines, the first woman to serve as Director of National Intelligence, discusses her mission to rebuild trust in U.S. intelligence following a turbulent Trump presidency. She highlights the urgent challenges of national security and the implications of a report linking a Saudi official to journalist Jamal Khashoggi's assassination. Haines emphasizes the need to address domestic terrorism and restore confidence in intelligence practices. Additionally, she reflects on the significance of women's leadership in this critical space.
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Trump's Disagreements with Intelligence Community
- Donald Trump frequently clashed with the intelligence community, even accusing them of leaking information like Nazi Germany.
- He also publicly questioned their assessments on Russia, Iran, ISIS, and North Korea, calling them "passive and naive."
Khashoggi Report Release
- Right before Avril Haines's first interview as DNI, a declassified report was released.
- This report asserted that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
Impact of Khashoggi Report on US-Saudi Relations
- The declassified report, approved by Haines, directly implicates the Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi's murder.
- While acknowledging the challenge it poses, Haines hopes to maintain communication and cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
