U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be CIA director said Wednesday that she does not believe torture works and she would not carry out any presidential order she thought was immoral. Facing tough questioning by members of the Senate intelligence committee during her confirmation hearing, Gina Haspel said her "moral compass is strong." Haspel said Wednesday she doesn't believe Trump would ask her to resume waterboarding and that the CIA must undertake activities consistent with American values. A protester is removed by police officers as she shouts at Gina Haspel during the confirmation hearing. He also complained that some of her responses during Wednesday's confirmation hearing were "narrowly crafted and evasive."

Source: CBC News May 09, 2018 17:48 UTC