Trump to visit CIA on Saturday to say thanks - White House spokesman

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melanie Trump arrive to a church service at the National Cathedral in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

LANGLEY, Va./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump tried to ease tensions with the CIA on Saturday, telling officers he had their back after he had leveled unprecedented criticism against spy agencies for their investigation into Russian hacking during the election.

In his first official visit to a government agency as president, Trump - who had said U.S. intelligence tactics were reminiscent of Nazi Germany - sought to leave no doubt with officers that he supported their work.