Politico: Trump pulls security clearance of ex-CIA Director Brennan
President Donald Trump on Wednesday revoked the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, who has become a harsh critic of the president, and appeared to be targeting others who have disagreed with the administration.
“Mr. Brennan’s lying and recent conduct characterized by increasingly frenzied commentary is wholly inconsistent with access to the nation’s most closely held secrets and facilities, the very aim of our adversaries which is to sow division and chaos,” White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said while briefing reporters on Wednesday.
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WNU Editor: I do not understand how former U.S. officials can maintain access to a nation’s most sensitive secrets long after their time in government has ended. Once you are out of office .... and after a transition period .... your clearance should be revoked.
