A report by The Washington Post reveals that the Trump administration is evaluating candidates for key intelligence and law enforcement positions based on their acceptance of the false claims surrounding the 2020 presidential election results and the January 6 Capitol riot. Candidates have reportedly been interrogated with direct questions about whether they consider the Capitol attack an inside job and if the election was stolen. Those who did not affirm these views were often not selected for roles, highlighting how politics may influence national security appointments under the Trump administration.
Candidates for top intelligence positions in the Trump administration are facing screening questions that reflect adherence to false claims about the 2020 election and January 6.
Several current and former officials reported that they were asked if they believe the 2020 election was stolen and whether January 6 was an inside job.
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