Posted on 08/04/2017 6:49:04 AM PDT by Enlightened1
ational security adviser H.R. McMaster has reportedly determined that Susan Rice, who served in his role during the Obama administration, did not do anything wrong amid accusations of “unmasking” the identities of Trump associates.
Republican lawmakers are trying to conclude whether or not Rice “unmasked” the identities of Trump transition team members that were redacted in intelligence reports. Bloomberg on Thursday cited two intelligence officials saying that McMaster had found no evidence of wrong-doing.
The news comes the same day Circa reported that McMaster sent Rice a letter at the end of April informing the former Obama official that she would keep her security clearance and the National Security Council (NSC) would waive her “need-to-know” requirement.
“This decision is based on my determination: (1) that such access is consistent with the national security interests of the United States, and (2) that appropriate steps have been taken to protect classified information from unauthorized disclosure or compromise and to ensure that the information you access is safeguarded in a manner consistent with E.O. 13526,” McMaster wrote in the letter, referring to an Obama-era executive order detailing how classified information is to be treated.
Rice’s classified testimony about the alleged “unmasking” of Trump associates was delayed last month, as the House Intelligence Committee reportedly sought to have former United Nations Ambassador Samantha Power also testify.
President Trump, during an April interview, claimed Rice may have committed a crime by requesting the names of Trump associates be unmasked, though the president did not provide proof at the time.
McMaster's decision comes as he is working to purge the NSC of political appointees and those loyal to his predecessor, fellow retired general Michael Flynn.
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More excruciating inaction. it’s more than obvious McMaster should be gone, but nothing. He will still be there 3 months from now. Count on it.Meanwhile McMaster is firing good people .
Today's Friday...always seems that big news hits late on Friday. Maybe we'll hear that McMaster is cleaning out his desk on the way home from work.
Here is a letter from McMaster to Rice with letterhead. What do you say to this?
This is only one of a multitude of reasons the bald bastard has to go...
Did Nothing Wrong = $$$$$$$$$$$$$
I cannot help believing that the criminal Democrats have utilized secure files to find some sort of embarrassing info on McMaster. There seems to be no other reason why a man with his military record would be whitewashing all the Obama criminals and firing good people. It is deeply frightening.
Next to be fired??? K. T. McFarland????
Where are the transcripts of conversions with Obama officials and Iran?
Huh, 4th amendment?
The one I saw was a fraud with no date.
The one I saw was a fraud with no date.
But, you do realize that for Ruce to testify she has to have access to HER docs. There can’t be a prosecution unless she can be allowed to see materials so they can question her.
Does no one on FR understand how a prosecution works?
This entitles her to anything SHE was personally involved in....and nothing more. No different than any other former employee who had clearance.
Your comment correct but obvious
Why is the guy at the NSA when he is a Obama - Rice leaker ??
So? Trump is the Leader, and he needs to start Leading by getting rid of the problem. Complaining on Twitter isn't going to cut it.
I don’t watch TV, but my understanding is that D.T. was very willing to say “you’re fired” on his show. How about dusting that phrase off, Mr. President, and cut the McMaster cancer out of your administration?
I’ve recently learned of McMaster’s “real” reason for allowing Susan Rice to keep her TS/SCI clearance: “tradition”, which now apparently trumps national security concerns. Previous national security advisors have been allowed to keep their clearances by their successors, excepting, of course, Sandy Berger, whose clearance was suspended - at least for a time.
Lord, what have we done/are we doing to our country?
You pose some good questions.
“Does no one on FR understand how a prosecution works?”
Irrelevant when they have cornered a witch.
Besides, it takes like 5 minutes to find the EO and read it. Far too much effort. Much better to run around with your hair on fire calling for McMaster’s head.
That’s what went through my mind ....after I stopped and thought about it
There is so much noise out there. I am not sure about McMaster at this point. I am willing to take your view on him at this point.
The loonies are whipping up a frenzy. There motives are questionable at best.
I am glad we have you to give us some real perspective. Thank you
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