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CIA's top lawyer temporarily doubled as deputy director, sparking conflict-of-interest concerns.
Michael Ellis, deputy director of the CIA and a longtime Trump ally, has temporarily taken on the role of acting general counsel, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
The move, approved by career attorneys, comes as the Senate considers President Trump’s nominee, State Department lawyer Joshua Simmons, for the permanent legal post.
Ellis, who previously held key roles during Trump’s first term, now holds both top operational and legal authority at the agency, prompting criticism from legal experts who say self-advisement undermines independent oversight.
The CIA calls the arrangement temporary and pending confirmation.
El mejor abogado de la CIA temporalmente se duplicó como subdirector, provocando preocupaciones de conflicto de intereses.