I have never investigated this topic but I it seems like reduction of nitrile group in CF3CN is possible. Following articles can shed some light on this topic:
You can reduce the nitrile group in the presence of CF3 group, e.g.
--- Goble, Stephen D. et al PCT Int. Appl., 2005067502, 28 Jul 2005
To a solution of 4-trifluoromethyl phenyl acetonitrile (40 g, 215 mmol) in 2N NH3/MeOH (400 mL) was added Raney Ni (~4.0 g). The reaction mixture was placed in a par-shaker and shook under 50 Lb pressure overnight. The solution was filtered through celite and concentrated in vacuo to yield the desired amine (38 g, 95% !!!!!)