article_snippet: The bulk of the CIA payments were made while former President Hamid Karzai (left) was in power but The bulk of the CIA payments have slowed down since Afghan President Ashraf Ghani (right) took over in September .
article_snippet: secret monthly cash deliveries were made to the presidential palace in Kabul.
article_snippet: The money the CIA the CIA delivered while President Hamid Karzai was in charge was used to buy the support of warlords, legislators and others, as well as expenses for clandestine diplomatic trips and housing for senior officials.
article_snippet: Afghan officials reportedly said the payments have slowed since Ashraf Ghani became president in September.
article_snippet: the CIA the CIA declined to comment on the report.