CIA Director Mike Pompeo reportedly said late Tuesday that the Russians have been meddling in elections for "a hell of a long time."

According to CBS News, Pompeo also told an audience at an Intelligence and National Security Alliance dinner that Russians "clearly" meddled in the 2016 presidential race.

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His comments come amid increased scrutiny over a meeting Donald Trump Donald John TrumpUS reimposes UN sanctions on Iran amid increasing tensions Jeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Trump supporters chant 'Fill that seat' at North Carolina rally MORE Jr. had last year with a Russian lawyer offering compromising information about Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonJeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Momentum growing among Republicans for Supreme Court vote before Election Day Warning signs flash for Lindsey Graham in South Carolina MORE.

On Tuesday, Trump Jr. released a chain of emails detailing his conversations about setting up the meeting.

The information “would incriminate Hillary and her dealings with Russia and would be very useful to your father,” read one of the emails from Rob Goldstone, who acted as an intermediary to set up the meeting.

“This is obviously very high level and sensitive information but is part of Russia and its government's support for Mr. Trump,” wrote Goldstone.