The CIA has withdrawn approximately 20 intelligence reports published in the past decade after an internal review found bias or inappropriate use of agency resources in their content.
According to a report by The Washington Post, the CIA has officially withdrawn nearly 20 intelligence reports published over the last decade due to an internal review that identified bias or inappropriate topics for the agency's resources. This action includes the official cancellation of 17 reports and substantial revisions for two others. The withdrawn reports will be removed from the agency's databases and will no longer be available to U.S. decision-makers.
The decision to withdraw these reports was announced by a senior agency official and is part of a broader initiative led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who assumed his position under the guidance of President Donald Trump. Ratcliffe has been vocal about removing what he perceives as liberal cultural influences from the intelligence community, having initiated the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that he views as reflecting a political bias.
This move highlights the ongoing debate within the intelligence community regarding the role of political ideology in intelligence analysis and reporting. By withdrawing these reports, the CIA is taking a significant step to reshape its narrative and operational focus, potentially impacting future intelligence assessments and the overall perception of the agency's impartiality.
