General Michael Hayden

From May 6, 2017: Three months into the Trump presidency, where does the relationship between the President and the intelligence community stand? Donald Trump is no longer quite so regularly combative in his tweets and public comments about the various intelligence agencies, but the White House-intelligence community relationship is still far from normal under this very unusual presidency. Here to ponder the question are former NSA and CIA director General Michael Hayden, former acting and deputy director of CIA John McLaughlin, and former deputy national security advisor for combating terrorism Juan Zarate, who spoke with the Washington Post’s David Ignatius in a recent event at the Aspen Institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

General Michael Hayden, a retired U.S. Air Force general and former NSA and CIA Director, shares vital insights drawn from his extensive experience in national security. He discusses the cognitive differences between intelligence agents and policymakers, revealing how their contrasting outlooks can complicate decision-making. Hayden delves into the ethics of intelligence gathering, particularly in balancing national security with civil liberties. Additionally, he reflects on the implications of Edward Snowden's revelations and the ongoing struggles within Islam, emphasizing the long-term nature of resolving these global tensions.