U.S. intel warns Russia and China are targeting recently fired federal employees—especially those with security clearances.

With mass Trump-era layoffs, adversaries see vulnerable, bitter ex-officials as prime recruitment targets.

🚨U.S. INTEL: RUSSIA AND CHINA RECRUITING FIRED US OFFICIALS

U.S. intelligence warns that Russia and China are aggressively recruiting recently fired federal employees, particularly those with security clearances.

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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 28, 2025