Nearly 250 Jewish Clergy Oppose Trump’s CIA Nominee, Citing Torture Record
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Nearly 250 Jewish clergy have signed a petition opposing President Trump’s nominee to lead the CIA, citing her role in the George W. Bush-era torture of prisoners. “Given (Gina) Haspel’s role in the CIA’s now-defunct torture program, a vote to confirm her is incompatible with any kind of meaningful commitment to the…