The CIA Was Involved In The German Spy Affair

Exclusive: CIA Had Role In Germany Spy Affair -- Reuters

(Reuters) - The Central Intelligence Agency was involved in a spying operation against Germany that led to the alleged recruitment of a German intelligence official and has prompted renewed outrage in Berlin, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter said on Monday.

CIA Director John Brennan has asked to brief key members of the U.S. Congress on the matter, which threatens a new rupture between Washington and a close European ally, one of the officials said.

It was unclear if and when Brennan's briefing to U.S. lawmakers would take place. The CIA declined any comment on the matter.

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More News On The CIA Being Involved In The German Spy Affair

White House on the back foot over CIA role in German spying scandal -- The Guardian
Official: CIA recruited German intel officer to spy for U.S. -- CBS
CIA was involved in spying against Germany, say US officials -- RT

My Comment: For such an operation to occur .... it had to be approved by the White House. And while blaming the CIA is easy .... everyone knows that President Obama had to approve this mission .... and that is the rub of the entire story .... he promised German Chancellor Merkel last year that U.S. intelligence would respect the 70 year old no "spying pact" between the two countries. He either changed his mind later .... or he was lying to her when he made that promise ... either way it looks bad.