Timing is everything.
A fact that escapes many.
Sanders also said the clearances of other former officials, including:
FBI director James Comey,... DOJ official Bruce Ohr,.. former DIA director James Clapper....Gates,Hadden SAlly Yates, Susan Rice ,page and Strotz... and others are under consideration for a revocation.
If clearances have already been suspended after leaving government positions, they may be barred from reinstating their clearance in the future.