Former Generals Oppose Trump’s CIA Nominee
- 109 retired generals, admirals sent letter to senators Monday
- Haspel’s backers and opponents mobilize before May 9 vote
CIA Deputy Director Gina Haspel
Source: CIA
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Dozens of former senior U.S. military leaders pressed senators to block Gina Haspel from becoming the next CIA director, citing allegations that she oversaw torture in interrogation programs overseas.
Haspel, currently deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency, faces the Senate Intelligence Committee for her confirmation hearing May 9 as lobbying by her supporters -- including the usually secretive CIA -- and her detractors is intensifying.