Pence affirmed her. Trump’s White House discarded her. Now this transgender CIA veteran is warning America

Mike Pence “heartened” that trans former advisor found him affirming despite his anti-LGBTQ+ views

Former Vice President Mike Pence said he was “heartened” to learn that his former daily intelligence briefer, a gay and trans woman, found him respectful and affirming during their time working together. CIA agent Julia Curlee spent two decades in the agency, serving four presidents through three wars and traveling to 35 countries. She provided daily intelligence briefs to both Pence and the president during his first term, and she served for th…

Transgender CIA Veteran Who Briefed Presidents Says Trump Has Ushered In "Amateur Hour"

This story originally appeared on The Advocate.There is a wall inside Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Virginia, carved with words meant to outlast the administrations whose officials pass beneath them. “And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free,” it reads. Nearby, the agency’s Memorial Wall holds nameless stars for fallen officers. Julia Curlee knew some of them.“I had this amazing experience which at som…

Pence affirmed her. Trump’s White House discarded her. Now this transgender CIA veteran is warning America

There is a wall inside Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Virginia, carved with words meant to outlast the administrations whose officials pass beneath them. “And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free,” it reads. Nearby, the agency’s Memorial Wall holds nameless stars for fallen officers. Julia Curlee knew some of them.“I had this amazing experience which at some times felt like I was living in a parallel un…

Mike Pence Says He Was ‘Heartened’ By Praise From Trans CIA Officer

Former CIA officer Julia Curlee says Mike Pence treated her with dignity while she served as his intelligence briefer, despite his longstanding record opposing LGBTQ+ policies.