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# Why Would Anyone Trust Ex-CIA Agents in Elected Office?

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 8, 2026  
**Original:** https://theintercept.com/2026/07/08/cia-abigail-spanberger-elissa-slotkin/  

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## Overview

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