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Trump could threaten to withhold intelligence from UK, security sources warn

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US President could use lever’ to apply extra pressure on foreign policy decisions.

Fears that he will select a cabinet of yes men’ willing to limit ties with UK security agencies.

Security sources have also told The i Paper there is likely to be concern over inadvertent’ disclosures of classified information.

A former UK intelligence official said the US / UK intelligence relationship is “sufficiently robust” to withstand a second Trump presidency but expressed concern that the risk of disruption has grown due to the level of influence the incoming President will have over nominations.

US media reports have touted former director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe and Kash Patel as potential front runners for the job.

The Foreign Office and US Embassy in London said they don’t comment on intelligence matters.

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