A seasoned spymaster with decades of experience both domestically and abroad is the new deputy director of the CIA, a pick that could work to heal President Donald Trump's rift with the U.S. intelligence services. CIA Director Mike Pompeo announced Thursday that he has selected Gina Haspel as deputy director, noting her more than 30 years at the agency and her "uncanny ability to get things done and to inspire those around her." Haspel, the first female career CIA officer to be named deputy director, has extensive overseas experience, including several stints as chief of station at outposts abroad. In Washington, she has held several top senior leadership positions, including deputy director of the National Clandestine Service and deputy director of the National Clandestine Service for Foreign Intelligence and Covert Action. Haspel was lauded by veteran intelligence officials, including former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper.

Source: Fox News February 02, 2017 20:48 UTC