US security and intelligence officials are reportedly considering resigning following the victory of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, which has raised their concerns about his “dangerous” policies.
The British newspaper Guardian has been told by sources in the military, intelligence services, diplomatic corps and federal law enforcement that Trump’s victory has caused a moral dilemma for them, who are considering whether to remain in their posts or quit.
Sources said that officials are debating resigning because they are “fearful” that they might be forced to carry out orders by which they may breach legal boundaries or moral limits.
Trump has formerly spoken about his controversial national security plans, including a suggestion to revive the use of torture, banning Muslims from entering the US and targeting the families of terrorism suspects.
During the bid for the Republican nomination earlier this year, Trump said that he…