Washington, D.C.—A city notorious for its corruption and entrenched power, long referred to as a swamp teeming with self-serving bureaucrats and ideological zealots determined to reshape America into a Marxist state. Since the Clinton era, our intelligence agencies’ leadership has increasingly betrayed their mandate to protect the nation, instead becoming adversaries to the very citizens they are sworn to defend. Whistleblowers like Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, and Chelsea Manning exposed the depth of this betrayal, revealing widespread illegal surveillance on every American by our own government. Washington insiders boast of their “experience,” yet it often translates to little more than enriching themselves at taxpayers’ expense. Unfortunately, Donald Trump allowed too many of these career insiders into his first administration, compromising loyalty and effectiveness. These individuals—steeped in D.C. politics—have shown they are not only untrustworthy but also adept at sabotaging...