The article discusses concerns about the current administration's expectation of political fealty within the intelligence community, detailing absurd interview questions posed to candidates. It emphasizes the potentially dangerous shift towards using intelligence agencies for political purposes rather than their intended role of providing unbiased information. This manipulation could lead to significant risks for democracy, transforming these bodies into tools for loyalty rather than integrity. The notion of a constitutional crisis is also highlighted, suggesting severe implications for governance and accountability.
'Political fealty has been a prerequisite for positions at all levels of the new administration, including for current civil servants seeking new assignments.'
'One former official familiar with the questions posed to one of the candidates said: He was not willing to compromise his integrity by saying things he knew weren't true.'
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