Uh, Wut? CIA Senior Official Stole $40 Million in GOLD BARS, and That's Not the Worst Part

Coverage diverges in how the outlets frame the implications of the theft. NPR focuses on the details of the charges and the individual's background, presenting the story in a straightforward manner without overt political implications. In…

David Strom· May 28, 2026 · 7:30 PM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 51 views

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David Rush, a former senior CIA official, was arrested for stealing $40 million in gold bars from the U.S. government. He managed to requisition the gold bars while holding a top-secret security clearance, raising questions about the agency's oversight. Additionally, Rush lied about his educational background to secure his position within the CIA.

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▪David Rush stole 300 gold bars worth $40 million from the CIA.
▪He had previously lied about his degrees and certifications to gain employment.
▪Rush was able to requisition the gold bars under the watchful eyes of the agency.

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4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 38 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.

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▪ Senior CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars from agency — The Guardian — World
▪ Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars — NPR Topics: News
▪ Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars from the federal government - AP News — Google News

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Uh, Wut? CIA Senior Official Stole $40 Million in GOLD BARS, and That's Not the Worst Part David Strom 3:30 PM | May 28, 2026 AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File Now I have a better idea why Democrats keep promoting former CIA agents as their rising star political candidates. Not only are they skilled at pushing color revolutions, but apparently, the CIA is a great place to commit financial fraud, which is another key part of the Democratic Party's reason for being. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); David Rush wasn't just working in the CIA.He was a “former senior executive service-level employee at a United States government agency” member of the CIA.I have many, many…

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