World: Blackwater’s relationship with the CIA became a bit too complex
- It became a very brotherly relationship. There was a feeling that Blackwater eventually became an extension of the agency.
- A former top CIA officer • Describing the relationship between the CIA and the private Blackwater firm. The firm, which has been under fire for years for its actions during the Iraq war, was involved in secret CIA raids, according to the New York Times. Apparently, this relationship got so cozy that lines started to blur between the federal and private organizations. source