A newly declassified CIA review has found that the agency’s 2016 assessment of Russian election interference suffered from significant tradecraft flaws and political pressure during its creation. The review does not challenge the conclusion that Russia favored Donald Trump in the 2016 U.S. election but criticizes the way analysts reached that finding.

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CIA review faults leaders for rushing Russia 2016 election interference probe

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A CIA review found tradecraft flaws and political influence in the 2016 Russia report but upheld its conclusion that Russia favored Trump.

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