Posted on 08/19/2018 2:47:52 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Former CIA and National Security Agency Director Michael Hayden said Sunday that he'd be fine with having his security clearance revoked, as President Donald Trump threatened to do to him and other former intelligence officials who have been critical of the President.
Hayden made the comment on CNN's "State of the Union" when asked about a recent op-ed from retired Adm. William McRaven, who oversaw the 2011 Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden. In his piece, McRaven issued a stunning rebuke of Trump's decision to revoke the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, whom the former naval officer called "a man of unparalleled integrity." He added that he "would consider it an honor" if Trump also took away his clearance "so I can add my name to the list of men and women who have spoken up against your presidency."
Asked by CNN's Jake Tapper if he too would be honored to lose his security clearance, Hayden said, "Well, to be included in that group? Sure."
"And frankly, if his not revoking my clearance gave the impression that I somehow moved my commentary in a direction more acceptable to the White House, I would find that very disappointing and frankly unacceptable," Hayden, a frequent critic of Trump, added....
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Another one who worked for Obama and Clinton. I wonder how many wars he helped us lose?
I have always admired and respected all military special ops troops.
I still do but there are clearly jackasses among even the best.
Hey Heyden wait your turn..
The President should be fine with removing clearances from anyone that identifies as a ‘former or EX’ anything. Why on earth would anyone get all excited because some ex/former government employee has a current clearance yanked. They should all be reviewed and the truly necessary clearances should be set to a new clearance level for non employees.
Trump should happily oblige and yank this idiot’s clearance too.
They have absolutely no “need to know” anything, a requirement for a clearance.
Why don’t they just give up their clearances?
Two jerks spouting off about proudly giving up security clearance they never deserved anyway.
Talk about Profiles In Courage!!
Too bad JFK isn’t alive to write the sequel. Clapper, Comey, Mueller, Strzok——the book would require two volumes.
They also should say “I will leave the United States forever if Trump is not removed from office this year.”
Take Charlie Sheen and Madonna and Johnny Depp with you.
Exactly. These folks were involved in a coup. they should be in jail
I’m really shocked at how ignorant these people are.
I realize we have differences, but these people are certifiably detached from reality.
Then by all means, honor the man.
Trump should accommodate them. If they’re not using it, they don’t need it.
Grant him his wish.
Hayden’s been not merely critical but an actual nutjob for quite a while now.
So, the liberals are playing politics with their security, disrespecting their security clearances.
They shouldn’t be allowed to keep such a national security necessity with that level of immaturity.
“Hayden said, “Well, to be included in that group? Sure.”
Well, get going then President Trump. These drama queens need to be taught a lesson.
Do it. All of these retired yobs have no need to know. Clearance is given on that basis
How many divisions do they command?
Nothing surprising about this anymore. They didn’t attain their lofty rank by being opposed to the 0bama agenda.
Stop being such a drama queen and just turn your security clearance in and tell them you don’t need it anymore.
The fools think the media has the power to change things,OH WAIT Trump won the rigged election.
The smell you noticed is the media burning.
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