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Because he couldn't behead him: "Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan " - SteveG - 08-15-2018
The Mad Emperor strikes!
Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/15/donald-trump-revokes-security-clearance-former-cia-director/
Donald Trump has revoked the security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan - one of his most vocal critics on national security issues.
Announcing the decision Sarah Sanders, the press secretary, accused the former intelligence chief of "erratic conduct and behavior", adding he had "leveraged" his security status to make "unfounded, outrageous" allegations about the administration.
Mr Brennan, who served as head of the CIA from 2013 to 2017, has been deeply critical of Mr Trump's conduct.
Last month he called the US president's performance at a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Finland "nothing short of treasonous."
Ms Sanders said that the security clearance of other former intelligence officials, including James Clapper, the former director of national intelligence, and ex-FBI director James Comey are also "under review".
Former intelligence officials usually keep their security clearance but rarely use it, sometimes providing advice to successors.
The other officials whose clearance is being reviewed are former CIA director Michael Hayden, former national security adviser Susan Rice, and Andrew McCabe, who served as Trump's deputy FBI director until he was fired in March.
Peter Strzok, a fired FBI agent, FBI lawyer Lisa Page and senior Justice Department official Bruce Ohr were also named as under consideration.
At least two of the former officials, Mr Comey and Mr McCabe, have said they do not currently hold security clearances.
Mr Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, was not on the list.
It is understood that Mr Trump's current director of national intelligence, Dan Coats, was not consulted on the decision to revoke Mr Brennan's clearance.
Re: Because he couldn't behead him: "Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan " - pdq - 08-15-2018
This is just pure pettiness, and I think most folks who haven't drunk the Trumpkin Kool-aid can recognize this.
Re: Because he couldn't behead him: "Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan " - NewtonMP2100 - 08-15-2018
....but he keeps Mike Flynn's security clearance.....
Re: Because he couldn't behead him: "Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan " - cbelt3 - 08-15-2018
Cutting off Orange nose to spite Orange face. These guys work as consultants OR are retired. The clearance just lets the government use their experience and memory as needed.
Honestly the Orange Gibbon should not have a clearance either, considering he is a known asset of the Soviet Union and now the Russian Federation, and is happily planning on ignoring the Will Of The People in the form of the Congress and bowing to his Russian Overlords by recognizing Russia's violent invasion and occupation of Crimea as a 'simple annexation'.
Back when 'ol Saddam took Kuwait, Donny would have just let it go. And then Saudi Arabia....
Re: Because he couldn't behead him: "Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan " - rjmacs - 08-15-2018
When does the point come when the stains won't come out of the walls after they leave because it's gotten into the stone?
Re: Because he couldn't behead him: "Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan " - GGD - 08-15-2018
Does John Brennan need a security clearance to express his opinion about 45?
Re: Because he couldn't behead him: "Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan " - neophyte - 08-15-2018
Hillary's clearance will be next?
Re: Because he couldn't behead him: "Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan " - vision63 - 08-15-2018
GGD wrote:
Does John Brennan need a security clearance to express his opinion about 45?
Nope, but nobody is more relentless at ripping Trump more than Brennan.
Re: Because he couldn't behead him: "Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan " - pdq - 08-16-2018
William H. McRaven, a retired Navy admiral, was commander of the U.S. Joint Special Operations Command from 2011 to 2014. He oversaw the 2011 Navy SEAL raid in Pakistan that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
...and he wrote an open letter which appeared in the WaPo today:
Dear Mr. President:
Former CIA director John Brennan...is a man of unparalleled integrity, whose honesty and character have never been in question, except by those who don’t know him.
...Therefore, I would consider it an honor if you would revoke my security clearance as well, so I can add my name to the list of men and women who have spoken up against your presidency.
Re: Because he couldn't behead him: "Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan " - NewtonMP2100 - 08-17-2018
....he is such a petty person......he is now threatening to arrest Omarosa......like a dictator would do.....