Since his acquittal by the Senate and the end of the dismissal procedure launched against him by the House of Representatives, Donald Trump has multiplied the dismissals in several branches of government, in particular in the White House and in the intelligence circles , to name his followers instead.
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The dismissal of National Intelligence Director Joseph Maguire last Wednesday, and his replacement by U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell, confirmed Trump's intention to exercise tighter control over intelligence agencies. The sudden move drew fierce criticism from Democratic congressmen and former senior intelligence officials who believe that this politicization is against the national interest.
Joseph Maguire was not known for his political affiliations. Former retired Rear Admiral, after serving in the Navy Seals, the elite commandos of the United States Navy,
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