Former NSA Deputy Director Writes Rare Public Defense of IC Workforce Amid Trump-Era Cuts

Wendy Noble, former 20th Deputy Director of NSA, published an op-ed in the Washington Post on the one-year anniversary of her departure, defending the intelligence community's workforce and their essential national security contributions. The IC faces historically high attrition, hiring freezes, and targeted firings across agencies. Noble reflected on nearly 40 years at NSA and expressed gratitude for the professionals who safeguard Americans, a rare public statement from a former senior IC official during a period of workforce upheaval.