Donald Trump is dismantling US guardrails, warn former security officials
- Posted on August 9, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Retired intelligence community leaders express escalating concerns regarding the erosion of constitutional safeguards and institutional checks under the current administration. These former national security professionals warn that critical oversight mechanisms protecting democratic processes face unprecedented challenges. Their advocacy efforts aim to alert the public and policymakers about potential threats to governmental accountability, institutional independence, and democratic norms that have traditionally constrained executive power.
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