On the heels of the leak of the CIA's secret report that Russia attempted to meddle in American elections, a major question was how many in the intelligence community agreed with the CIA's conclusions. Now, surprisingly and following criticism, FBI director James Comey has endorsed the report, which gives it further credence and may cause more problems for Trump's attempts at a smooth transition of power.
The Washington Post reports that both Director of National Intelligence Jim Clapper and Comey have seen the report and agree with its findings:
"Earlier this week, I met separately with (Director) FBI James Comey and DNI Jim Clapper, and there is strong consensus among us on the scope, nature, and intent of Russian interference in our presidential election," CIA Director John O. Brennan said in a message to the agency's workforce, according to U.S. officials who have seen the message.
"The three of us also agree that our organizations, along with others, need to focus on completing the thorough review of this issue that has been directed by President Obama and which is being led by the DNI," Brennan's message read.
The Washington Post reports that both Director of National Intelligence Jim Clapper and Comey have seen the report and agree with its findings:
"Earlier this week, I met separately with (Director) FBI James Comey and DNI Jim Clapper, and there is strong consensus among us on the scope, nature, and intent of Russian interference in our presidential election," CIA Director John O. Brennan said in a message to the agency's workforce, according to U.S. officials who have seen the message.
"The three of us also agree that our organizations, along with others, need to focus on completing the thorough review of this issue that has been directed by President Obama and which is being led by the DNI," Brennan's message read.
