In addition to internal propaganda, the CIA also worked to make sure that the United States government publicly distanced itself from Mossadeq's government in order to protect its image of not being involved. This was done to both discourage Mossadeq and encourage public dissent with the government.[24] The letter that President Eisenhower sent to Mossadeq in response to his call to the U.S. for economic aid, due to not agreeing to the British oil deal was the most notable example of how this effort created public anger with the government. Eisenhower wrote "The failure of Iran and of the United Kingdom to reach an agreement with regard to compensation has handicapped the Government of the United States in its efforts to help Iran."[37] According to CIA reports, this succeeded in weakening Mossadeq's position, and turned the media, the Parliament, and the populace against him.[38] The Shah believed that any delay in execution for Mossadeq would cause for his supporters to attack back.[39] The CIA also increased their propaganda campaign to link Mossadeq to the Communists.