The Wall Street Journal in an editorial published Sunday criticized President Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE for the comments he made Saturday at the Central Intelligence Agency, saying he came away looking "small and insecure."

The publication said Trump made a "smart move" in visiting the CIA on his first full day in office.

"But he and his staff are going to have to raise their game if they want to succeed at governing," the editorial said.

"This was not a presidential performance."

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The editorial said that Trump's visit made sense to "repair any misunderstandings from the campaign and the transition." It pointed to times when the president appeared to accuse the intelligence community of leaking an unverified dossier alleging Russia had compromising information on Trump.

The editorial then commended the president for his comments about the respect he has for those in the CIA.

But then, the editorial said, Trump took a turn.