Story highlights Michael Morell vouched for Hillary Clinton's ability to handle classified infoHe said Putin played to Trump's ego to manipulate the GOP nomineeWashington (CNN) Former CIA acting-Director Michael Morell said Sunday he'd trust Hillary Clinton with the nation's security, but that Donald Trump is being manipulated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. And, more importantly, I would trust her with the future security of the country and the future security of my kids." I provided her -- personally provided her some of the most sensitive information that the Central Intelligence Agency has," he said. His endorsement could help Clinton amid renewed criticism over her use of a private email server. He added: "I would trust her with the crown jewels of the United States government.

Source: CNN August 07, 2016 15:00 UTC