Trump Affirms Support of His Intelligence Agencies

President Donald Trump sits between Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.) after speaking about his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the start of a meeting with members of the U.S. Congress at the White House on July 17, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis

President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for America’s intelligence agencies on July 17, amid a media firestorm following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.

“I have full faith and support for America’s great intelligence agencies,” Trump told reporters at the White House before a meeting with lawmakers. “Always have.”