The US intelligence community serves policymakers and Congress and does not independently advocate for specific foreign policies like perpetual Saudi-Iran conflict; if US intelligence appears to favor conflict escalation, it reflects policy decisions from elected officials, not intelligence community preference.
factualpending
Speaker
Andrew BustamanteEvidence Quote
“the US intelligence Community serves the policy maker and and the legisl branch in other ways um um if that is the policy of the United States which it isn't uh that may be the case”
Source
Andrew Boyd — State of Play: Cyber Warfare and Security | Prof G Conversations— The Prof G Pod – Scott GallowayCreated: 8/12/2026, 10:17:10 PM
My Notes
Loading notes...