In any large intelligence community -- especially one as sprawling and complex as the CIA and FBI -- divergent views are not only expected, they’re essential. That’s how robust analysis works. Analysts debate sources, question assumptions, and challenge conclusions. It’s not a sign of conspiracy; it’s a sign of process.
🧠 Why This Matters Less Than It Sounds.
20 officials expressing concern about tradecraft or sourcing doesn’t mean the entire assessment was fraudulent.
Intelligence is rarely unanimous. Disagreement is baked into the system -- especially when dealing with foreign influence, psychological operations, and murky digital footprints.
The fact that some reports were flawed or stored in a vault doesn’t mean they were hidden maliciously. It could just reflect standard compartmentalization for sensitive material.
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ReplyDeleteIn any large intelligence community -- especially one as sprawling and complex as the CIA and FBI -- divergent views are not only expected, they’re essential. That’s how robust analysis works. Analysts debate sources, question assumptions, and challenge conclusions. It’s not a sign of conspiracy; it’s a sign of process.
🧠 Why This Matters Less Than It Sounds.
20 officials expressing concern about tradecraft or sourcing doesn’t mean the entire assessment was fraudulent.
Intelligence is rarely unanimous. Disagreement is baked into the system -- especially when dealing with foreign influence, psychological operations, and murky digital footprints.
The fact that some reports were flawed or stored in a vault doesn’t mean they were hidden maliciously. It could just reflect standard compartmentalization for sensitive material.