The mission of the intelligence community is to speak truth to power. In pushing out two dedicated public servants in as many weeks, the President has shown he has no problem prioritizing his political ego even at the expense of our national security.
In more than 30 years of service, Sue Gordon has demonstrated herself to be a patriot and a consummate professional, eventually becoming the highest-ranking woman to serve in the Office of the DNI and someone who garnered tremendous respect from both sides of the aisle.
Sue Gordon's retirement is a great loss not only to the intelligence community, but to the country.
