CIA analysts, directed by John Ratcliffe, are reviewing the 2016 conclusions about Russian election interference. This review comes after years of disputes surrounding the validity of these conclusions. Analysts noted deviations from normal procedures, including close involvement by senior officials like John Brennan, a tight timeline for the assessment, and a limited number of informed experts. The inclusion of the controversial Steele dossier also raised questions about the integrity of the intelligence gathered. John Brennan previously testified that Russia actively interfered in the election despite U.S. objections.
President Trump's CIA Director John Ratcliffe tasked CIA analysts to review the agency's 2016 conclusions about Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election.
CIA analysts are reviewing the 2017 assessment of Russian efforts to influence the 2016 election, citing deviations from normal procedures.
The assessment by senior intelligence officials was based on a compressed timeline, with limited involvement from experts and inclusion of the questionable Steele dossier.
Former CIA Director John Brennan stated that Russia brazenly interfered in the election despite warnings from the U.S. government.
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