US National Intelligence Begins Third Round of Job Cuts

Bill Bolt, the Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in the United States, announced the start of a new phase of layoffs within the agency.

In a post on the platform X, Bolt stated, "U.S. National Intelligence is operating more efficiently and effectively than ever before, and today, we started a third round of reducing redundant, or non-critical, personnel. DNI’s future is exceptionally bright, and will be focused on following the law and the statute."

CNN reported that Bolt has begun implementing a broad plan to decrease the number of employees as part of efforts to restructure the intelligence institution.

This move aligns with President Donald Trump's initiatives to reorganize security and intelligence agencies and reduce government spending amid ongoing debates about the role and influence of federal agencies within the United States.

Earlier, Trump told The Wall Street Journal that he had instructed Bolt to commence the downsizing process, describing the Office of the Director of National Intelligence as "bloated beyond necessity" and lacking the required efficiency.