Lumumba Moves to Consolidate Power in the Congo: The government formed by Congo Premier-designate Patrice Lumumba is “weak” and has a “strong leftist tinge” -CIA Daily Brief. June 27, 1960. How does this document describe Lumumba?

Question

As having communist tendencies
As a great ally to the United States
As anti-USSR
As an experienced and strong leader

Answer 1

The document describes Lumumba as having communist tendencies, as it refers to his government as having a “strong leftist tinge.”