The Central Intelligence Agency received President Donald Trump that fueled controversies with his 15-minute speech on Jan. 21, Saturday. Trump spoke about the memorial wall for those men who died while on duty.
"There is nobody that feels stronger about the intelligence community and the CIA than Donald Trump. I am so behind you. You're going to get so much backing," the President said during his speech in front of the CIA officials. "The wall behind me is very, very special. These are really special, amazing people. Very few people can do the job you people do," he added, Independent News reported.
The former President Barack Obama's advisor on counter-terrorism, John Brennan stated, "Deeply saddened and angered at Donald Trump's despicable display of self-aggrandizement in front of CIA's memorial wall of agency heroes. Trump should be ashamed of himself."
On the reports submitted by the intelligence community to President Obama, it linked the controversial meddling of Russia in the recent US Presidential election. This was denied immediately by the Russian Government, however, it caused conflicting opinion with the new President.
"He has been very, very clear that while he may have differences sometimes with the leadership of the intelligence community, that the work of the individuals, men, and women who tirelessly support the analysis and readings of the intelligence community, is something that he will continue to show his support for and his thanks," said Press Secretary Sean Spicer, Washington Post reported.
The Central Intelligence Agency will be appointed with new leaders as President Trump rose to the White House. He is eyeing for Representative Mike Pompeo of Kansas for the CIA director post which is initially waiting for Senate's appointment confirmation on Friday.
The changes in the United States has felt aggressively at the Federal level with Republicans swarming major posts in the Government. Despite the may conflicting policies that are starting to emerge, America is on the brink of major changes that the world will see.
With the developments since the inauguration, to the oath of office, up to visiting CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, President Donald Trump is taking charge.