U.S. President Joe Biden looks at the Memorial Wall as he is introduced to speak by Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns at CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia, U.S., July 8, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
New York Times: Biden Elevates C.I.A. Director to Become a Member of the Cabinet
President Biden on Friday elevated William J. Burns, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, to become a member of his cabinet, citing the agency’s work in providing “good intelligence, delivered with honesty and integrity” on China, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and emerging technologies.
“Bill has always given me clear, straightforward analysis that prioritizes the safety and security of the American people, reflecting the integral role the C.I.A. plays in our national security decision-making at this critical time,” Mr. Biden said in a statement.
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WNU Editor: Are we seeing the emergence of a US war cabinet? Is the elevation of CIA Director Burns to the cabinet the first of many from the US military/intelligence community to be installed as a member of the US cabinet?
President Biden Elevates CIA Director Burns To Become A Member Of The Cabinet
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