The Return of Erik Prince

CNN: “Prince was effectively expelled at the end of the first Trump administration, banned from inside the Pentagon and CIA by officials who felt his ideas for using mercenary forces around the world brought unwanted scrutiny and pushed the boundaries of legality in his bid to win government contracts…”

“But with Trump back in office that scrutiny appears to have abated as Prince has maneuvered his way back to a position of influence.”

“Prince has been seen repeatedly at the Pentagon for the first time since his unofficial excommunication from the building in 2020, and is angling to join two key Defense advisory boards… That could potentially put him in regular contact with senior Pentagon officials.”