# Trump administration purge of LGBTQ intelligence officers > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trump-administration-purge-of-lgbtq-intelligence-officers > Updated: 2026-08-24T20:05:16.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Former CIA officer Julia Curlee has detailed her dismissal during the Trump administration, stating she was fired shortly after being targeted by right-wing influencer Laura Loomer. Curlee, a transgender woman, reported that despite her termination, the administration requested her return to work shortly after to manage critical budget items and staff turnover. She also described policies that stripped her of access to appropriate bathrooms in federal buildings and removed insurance coverage for gender-affirming care. Following these reports, LGBTQ officers within the intelligence community held a gathering in Virginia to discuss claims of being “silenced or purged” by the administration. Participants at the event expressed frustration at being categorized by “DEI” identities rather than professional expertise. The gathering included celebrations for Curlee, who was noted as the first CIA officer to openly transition while serving. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: CIA officers claim purge by Trump administration LGBTQ intelligence officers who claim to have been purged by the Trump administration gathered in Virginia to express frustration over being dismissed and to discuss a potential return to their roles. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cia-officers-claim-purge-by-trump-administration ### 2026-08-19: Julia Curlee details dismissal from CIA under Trump administration Former CIA officer Julia Curlee has detailed her dismissal by the Trump administration following public targeting of her transgender identity and her role in managing National Security Council turnover. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/julia-curlee-details-dismissal-from-cia-under-trump-administration --- Cite as: Trump administration purge of LGBTQ intelligence officers. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/trump-administration-purge-of-lgbtq-intelligence-officers