Gina Haspel sworn in as CIA’s first female director

US President Donald Trump, who attended the ceremony on Monday at CIA headquarters called the new CIA chief, Gina Haspel, 61, “a very special person…someone who has served this country with extraordinary skill and devotion” He said “there is no one in this country better qualified for this extraordinary office than you.” She was confirmed by the US Senate on Thursday by a vote of 54 to 45. Present too at the ceremony were Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Haspel’s predecessor, and agency staff.

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  • May 21, 2018 @ 18:53 at 18:53
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    Hey, Iran! Gina HAS a sPELL on you!

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