Former CIA Leader Quits Harvard Role Over Chelsea Manning Appointment
A former top CIA official has abruptly resigned as a senior fellow at Harvard University over the school's decision to hire Chelsea Manning, who was convicted of leaking classified information.
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Washington (AP) -- CIA Director Mike Pompeo scrapped his appearance Thursday at Harvard University over the school's decision to make Chelsea Manning, who was convicted of leaking classified information, a visiting fellow.
Pompeo called Manning an "American traitor." He said he agreed with military and intelligence officials who believe Manning's leak endangered the lives of CIA personnel.