FBI is now supporting CIA's conclusion on the motives of Russian hackers

The FBI is supporting the CIA's conclusion that Russia interfered in the presidential election with the goal of supporting Republican candidate Donald Trump. In a message sent to employees, CIA Director John Brennan said he had spoken with FBI Director James Comey and James Clapper, the director of national intelligence.

Brennan said in the message that "there is strong consensus among us on the scope, nature, and intent of Russian interference in our presidential election." A U.S. official who had seen the unclassified message from Brennan confirmed it to The Associated Press on Friday.

President Barack Obama is promising that the U.S. will retaliate against Russia for its suspected meddling in America's election process, an accusation the Kremlin has vehemently denied.

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This development comes days after CIA ascertained that Russian hacks on the DNC hack during the run up to USA Presidential elections were to help Donald Trump win the elections.

CIA detailed that hackers broke into servers belonging to both the parties while choosing to only publish data belonging to Clinton's Campaign. This report was followed by the revelation that the company hired to ensure that election ballots are secure was hacked after the elections in November.

With inputs from Associated Press