That’s the BIG problem.
When you’re out of the job, the security clearance needs to go with it no matter who you are.
There is no up side having an ex govt. official having ANY security clearance... PERIOD!
Those “ex-officials” become paid lobbyists trading on national security information. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton trafficked in such intel.
All of 'em - not just Brennan and Clapper. When these bureaucrats leave they should leave access to power and dirt on fellow citizens behind. And yeah, if their expertise is ever needed in the future I'm sure they can be brought up to speed quickly.
These are the people who think the President of the United States is ceremonial - and THEY are the people who run the world. I can't think of 5 reasons why 'intelligence' shouldn't be downsized by half.
Did they stop Chinese spying in our colleges? Or stealing secrets from our companies? No
Did they improve relations with Russia or STOP Hillary from selling our secrets and uranium? No
Did they stop Iran form atrocities? No
Did they spy on American citizens? Yes
Use the money we can save by downsizing them to DO things like hardening our computer chips and making the American People safer.