How did an ex-CIA senior official who stole $40M in gold get hired?

David Rush, a senior executive at the CIA, rose to that position despite falsifying his college education and military background. He is also accused of stealing $40 million in gold. The story raises questions about how someone with such serious credibility and conduct issues was able to reach a senior role within the agency.

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