Trump’s Attacks on Spy Agencies Are Called a National Security Risk

Intelligence experts and lawmakers criticize public statements that officials are ‘passive and naive’ on Iran threat

WASHINGTON—President Trump questioned the competence of U.S. intelligence agencies whose assessments of Iran, North Korea and other threats differ from his own, sparking warnings from national security experts and lawmakers that such public comments expose the U.S. to greater risks.

“The Intelligence people seem to be extremely passive and naive when it comes to the dangers of Iran. They are wrong!” Mr. Trump said in one morning tweet. In another, he wrote, “Perhaps Intelligence should go back to school!”

4:07 A.M.

I know naïve. Believe me.

Just look at all of my wives.

AND, unless the ratings deceive me,

billions of Tweeters trust ME with there lives.

So when I tweet that MY “intel” sources —

DNI, CIA and FBI —

should “go back to school” (take Trump U. courses?)....

4:19 A.M.

....let's leave it at: I can not tell a lie.

WHENEVER I speak, what I say is true,

even if “facts” say there not.

If you don't agree, let me tell you,

in Russia you would be shot.

Dear Mother Russia, where my pal Putin,

a GREAT & STRONG leader (frankly, a flirt.)....

4:69 A.M.

....I'm taller and smarter. And better looking.

Moreover, I own a shirt.