Randal Phillips, a former CIA operations directorate official, stated that with Trump loyalists in top government posts, "this could become the avenue of choice for some really questionable actions" by the leadership of the intelligence community.
A senior European intelligence official remarked that agencies in EU countries would be "pragmatic and ready to adapt to the changes," suggesting there is "No panic in the air for now."
European defense officials highlighted Gabbard's political stance by saying she is "firmly" in the Russia camp, and added, "But we have to deal with what we have. We will be attentive."
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