As Transition Unfolds, Trump Goes After Intelligence Community

Trump's Relationship with Intelligence Community

President Donald Trump has had a contentious relationship with the intelligence community since taking office. He has repeatedly criticized the intelligence community's assessments, including its findings on Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Intelligence Community's Assessment of Russia's Role in 2016 Election

In January 2017, the intelligence community released a report concluding that Russia had interfered in the 2016 election in an effort to help Trump win. The report found that Russia had used a variety of methods to interfere in the election, including hacking into Democratic Party computer systems and releasing stolen emails.

Trump's Response to Intelligence Community's Assessment

Trump has repeatedly rejected the intelligence community's assessment of Russia's role in the 2016 election. He has called the report a "witch hunt" and has accused the intelligence community of being biased against him.

Transition and Trump's Focus on Intelligence Community

As the transition to President-elect Joe Biden's administration unfolds, Trump has continued to focus on the intelligence community. He has appointed several allies to key positions in the intelligence community and has reportedly considered firing CIA Director Gina Haspel.

Experts' Views on Trump's Actions

Experts on the intelligence community have expressed concern about Trump's actions. They say that Trump's attacks on the intelligence community are undermining its credibility and ability to do its job.