Bloomberg: Trump Will Visit Headquarters of CIA He Criticized Over Leaks
* President-elect accused U.S. spies of releasing damaging file
* Visit is timed for swearing in of his nominee to lead agency
President-elect Donald Trump will visit CIA headquarters in Virginia on Saturday on his first full day in office, traveling to the nerve center of a U.S. spy apparatus he criticized over intelligence reports Russia worked to assist his election, said a person familiar with the plans.
Trump’s visit is timed for the expected swearing-in of his nominee for Central Intelligence Agency director, Representative Mike Pompeo of Kansas. Trump’s advisers anticipate Pompeo will be confirmed by the Senate on Friday, the person said.
After months of disputing the conclusion, Trump accepted U.S. spy agencies’ analysis that Russia was behind the hacking of Democratic party officials as part of an effort to influence the U.S. election campaign.
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WNU Editor: I expect this to last for only a short time (i.e. after President Obama's appointments have left) .... Trump’s feud with the CIA could have worse fallout than just hurt feelings (Kentucky/McClatchy News). And for those who are determined to leave .... Senior U.S. spy, diplomats leaving despite being asked to stay on (Reuters) .... they will be forgotten by the end of the year. But make no mistake about it .... these departures are going to be impacting U.S. national security for the next year or two.
More News On President Trump Visiting CIA Headquarters On Saturday
Trump to visit CIA headquarters on Saturday: transition official -- Reuters
Trump Planning to Visit CIA Saturday -- NBC
Trump headed to CIA on Saturday for meeting to express his appreciation - not mend fences spokesman insists -- Daily Mail
Trump to visit CIA on Saturday: report -- The Hill
Donald Trump to visit CIA headquarters on his first full day as president -- The Independent
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