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Investigations into former CIA official David Rush confirm he lied about his education and military background 1 10. Rush falsely claimed to be a Navy test pilot despite never having served as a pilot in any capacity 7 9. He also misrepresented his academic credentials by claiming to have graduated from Clemson University and Rensselaer 7. Authorities found that he had been lying about his background for nearly two decades, using falsified transcripts and records to obtain his position and security clearance 2 3 11.