The article discusses Donald Trump's proposal to reduce the budgets of US intelligence agencies, framing it as a necessary challenge to their unchecked power and lack of accountability. The writer criticizes the historical reluctance of past presidents, from both parties, to rein in the intelligence community's influence and resources, often ignoring their failures. While expressing disdain for Trump himself, the author acknowledges that his approach may provoke overdue scrutiny of intelligence operations, which have often gone unpunished for their misdeeds.
Trump's aim to cut intelligence budgets challenges the unchecked power of these agencies, which have long operated with little accountability for their failures.
For years, intelligence agencies have operated as states within states, escaping scrutiny and often rewarded with increased resources rather than being held accountable.
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