A transgender CIA veteran has expressed disappointment with the current state of affairs. The veteran, Julia Curlee, had a long career with the agency, surviving rocket attacks and traveling extensively. She also had the opportunity to brief presidents.

Curlee's experience at the CIA was marked by a sense of professionalism, which she feels is lacking now. She notes that her identity was not an issue during her time at the agency. Further details about Curlee's experience and her thoughts on the current administration are available from The Advocate, which recently conducted an hour-long interview with her.