Washington, D.C. — A former top doctor at the CIA has filed a lawsuit against the agency, claiming her termination violated her due process rights and was influenced by political activists. Dr. Terry Adirim, who previously led the CIA’s Center for Global Health Services, argues that her dismissal came shortly after being targeted by far-right critics.
Adirim’s background includes a significant role as the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she oversaw the military’s vaccination efforts. Just days into her tenure at the CIA last year, she became the focus of scrutiny from Ivan Raiklin, a vocal commentator who labeled her as the “architect” behind the Defense Department’s vaccine mandate for military personnel.
According to the lawsuit, Adirim’s hiring at the CIA had not been publicly announced when Raiklin allegedly received insider information regarding her position. Raiklin, a former Green Beret and self-proclaimed “secretary of retribution,” is known for his vehement opposition to COVID-19 vaccines, which he describes as “DNA-mutilation injections.” He has actively sought to hold accountable officials he believes were complicit in mandating the vaccine for service members.
The connection between Raiklin and other right-wing figures, including Michael Flynn, who briefly served as national security adviser under former President Donald Trump, adds another layer to the controversy. The CIA has not commented on the allegations raised in the lawsuit.
Adirim was removed from her position just weeks after receiving a message from the CIA’s chief operating officer expressing excitement about her career at the agency. This dismissal coincided with a visit from Lara Loomer, a far-right activist known for her conspiracy theories, who reportedly urged the White House to terminate officials she deemed disloyal.
Loomer later publicly claimed responsibility for the ousting of four-star Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh, the director of the National Security Agency, among other officials. Her direct involvement underscores the currents of political activism that may have influenced Adirim’s firing.
Kevin Carroll, Adirim’s attorney, stated that the lawsuit seeks to prevent the CIA from finalizing the termination and to pursue damages for alleged privacy violations and breaches of her employment contract. He aims to uncover evidence during the discovery process that suggests collusion between Raiklin and Loomer in orchestrating Adirim’s dismissal.
As this legal battle unfolds, it raises questions about accountability within government agencies and the impact of external political pressures on hiring and firing practices.
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