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Brennan considers legal action to stop clearance revocations
Associated Press ^ | Aug. 19, 2018 12:47 PM EDT | Jill Colvin and Lolita C. Baldor

Posted on 08/19/2018 11:53:58 AM PDT by Olog-hai

Former CIA Director John Brennan said Sunday that he is considering taking legal action to try to prevent President Donald Trump from stripping other current and former officials’ security clearances.

Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Brennan said he’s been contacted by a number of lawyers about the possibility of an injunction in the wake of Trump’s move to revoke his clearance and threaten nine others who have been critical of the president or are connected to the Russia probe.

“If my clearances and my reputation as I’m being pulled through the mud now, if that’s the price we’re going to pay to prevent Donald Trump from doing this against other people, to me it’s a small price to pay,” Brennan said. “So I am going to do whatever I can personally to try to prevent these abuses in the future. And if it means going to court, I will do that.” […]

Brennan’s legal warning came as other officials joined the growing chorus of critics — now more than 75 intelligence officials — denouncing Trump’s security clearance threats, saying they have a right to express their views on national security issues without fear of punishment. …

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: brennan; jamesclapper; johnbrennan; leonpanetta; muslimconvert; securityclearance; susanrice
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To: Olog-hai

I hope that he gets all kinds of legal action in the near future. Just not the kind that he is talking about.


81 posted on 08/19/2018 3:28:38 PM PDT by Colorado Doug (Now I know how the Indians felt to be sold out for a few beads and trinkets)
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To: editor-surveyor

Watch as some Federal Judge grants an injunction like they have on almost everything our President has tried to execute under his authority as Commander in Chief.

I think the President should have done an across the board order that once you leave, you lose your access. That way, it wouldn’t have specifically targeted Brennan.


82 posted on 08/19/2018 3:28:43 PM PDT by Engedi (The)
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To: Bell Bouy II

Why can’t there be a list of 75 people that support the removal. Good grief.


83 posted on 08/19/2018 3:29:32 PM PDT by dandiegirl (BO)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

“Discovery”
When I saw this thread that’s the first thing that popped into my head. Bring it on A$$_ole.


84 posted on 08/19/2018 3:30:22 PM PDT by Empireoftheatom48 (WWG1WGA!)
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To: allendale

75 have come out against the President on this decision, how many support the President? Where are they?

I had like of respect for Petraeus and you would think after what Obama admin did to him he would be supportive of this President. Obama and his officials ruined his career and yet he supports Brennan?


85 posted on 08/19/2018 3:34:27 PM PDT by Engedi (The)
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To: RooRoobird20
In photos, why does he always have the exact same ugly grimace on his face?

Remember when your mom told you "If you keep making that face it'll freeze that way for life"? Brennan didn't listen.

86 posted on 08/19/2018 3:37:31 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: dandiegirl

I know, I just posted this same question. Where are the supporters?


87 posted on 08/19/2018 3:37:51 PM PDT by Engedi (The)
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To: Engedi

Per Twitter there is a 1988 SCOTUS decision that states granting of security clearances is the clear and sole function of POTUS in his role as Commander in Chief and that the Courts and Congress can not intervene!

If true then this is a precedence setting case that will scuttle any lawsuit by Brennan or others in getting there security clearances reinstated!

https://twitter.com/realmagasteve/status/1031184061581193216?s=21


88 posted on 08/19/2018 3:38:11 PM PDT by dsm69 (Boycott News Media/Hollywood Advertisers)
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To: dsm69

Maybe he ought not have been such a poopy head.


89 posted on 08/19/2018 3:40:24 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (Wisdom and education are different things. Don't confuse them.)
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To: RooRoobird20

Studded Butt Plug


90 posted on 08/19/2018 3:51:40 PM PDT by nevadapatriot
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To: Lurkina.n.Learnin

LOL! Yes even Brennan’s confederates like Clapper are tossing him under the bus saying his big mouth cost him his clearances more than anything else!!


91 posted on 08/19/2018 3:52:17 PM PDT by dsm69 (Boycott News Media/Hollywood Advertisers)
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To: Olog-hai

Brennan is also considering taking a dump to clear his head. More news at 11:00.


92 posted on 08/19/2018 4:49:21 PM PDT by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: Olog-hai
Brennan considers legal action to stop clearance revocations

This delusional idiot has been in DC politics how long?
The President has sole discretion about hiring and firing in the the Executive Department, as well as in all matters concerning National Security he has the final word.

He should be encouraged to seek legal action and lay the matter to rest.

It would a great popcorn process to review his multitude of abuse of power and out and out crimes of omission as well as comission.

I am reading about the Great Russia Fraud and the attempt to destroy a legitimate (for a change) President and I am astounded at the scope of the FBI, NSA, AG, Fat Cow ex DOS, Obama Soros criminals running around unopposed and unchecked.

93 posted on 08/19/2018 5:02:28 PM PDT by publius911 (Rule by Fiat-Obama's a Phone and a Pen)
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To: dsm69

Thank you for posting this information. Good to know.


94 posted on 08/19/2018 5:50:24 PM PDT by Engedi (The)
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To: dsm69

Department of the Navy v. Egan


95 posted on 08/19/2018 5:57:28 PM PDT by Repeal The 17th
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To: A Navy Vet
Obama's DACA E.O. re-wrote Congressional immigration law.

I don't want to boil your oatmeal for ya, but you're going to get mad when you find out what DACA is.

It's a freaking memo, NOT an executive order.

The News Misleadia, the courts and the politicians are all lying about it.

From a previous post by me:

DACA ISN'T an "executive order" - it's an effing "executive branch memorandum" - a memo.

And that there are RULES for executive branch memorandums.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_memorandum

The rest of the story is at this post:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3676638/posts?page=11#11

96 posted on 08/19/2018 6:06:13 PM PDT by kiryandil (Never pick a fight with an angry beehive)
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To: nevadapatriot
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97 posted on 08/19/2018 6:08:07 PM PDT by kiryandil (Never pick a fight with an angry beehive)
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To: Engedi

Your welcome


98 posted on 08/19/2018 6:18:51 PM PDT by dsm69 (Boycott News Media/Hollywood Advertisers)
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To: Repeal The 17th

Thanks for the info.


99 posted on 08/19/2018 6:20:46 PM PDT by dsm69 (Boycott News Media/Hollywood Advertisers)
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To: COBOL2Java

AKA “ the creepy porn lawyer “.


100 posted on 08/19/2018 6:25:30 PM PDT by wjcsux (The hyperventilating of the left means we are winning! (Tagline courtesy of Laz.))
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