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Trump strikes back: Brennan's security clearance revoked, 'erratic behavior' cited
The Washington Times ^ | Updated: 2:58 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 | Dave Boyer

Posted on 08/15/2018 12:39:44 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

President Trump on Wednesday revoked the security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan, citing his “erratic conduct and behavior.”

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, reading a statement from the president, said Mr. Brennan “leveraged his status as a former high-ranking official” to make false charges against the administration.

Mr. Trump’s statement began, “As the head of the executive branch and commander-in-chief, I have a unique constitutional responsibility to protect the nation’s classified information, including by controlling access to it. Today in fulfilling that responsibility, I’ve decided to revoke the security clearance of John Brennan, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency.”

The president said Mr. Brennan’s actions have “exceeded the limits of any professional courtesy.”

Mr. Brennan has been a harsh critic of Mr. Trump, and a network commentator, accusing him of treasonous actions in his dealings with Russia.

Mr. Trump said he’s still weighing revoking the security clearances of former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former Obama national security adviser Susan Rice, fired FBI agent Peter Strzok and others — all Democrats.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


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KEYWORDS: brennan; securityclearance
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There goes his sweet gig at CNN!
1 posted on 08/15/2018 12:39:44 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
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Brennan needs to go to the gallows , not just have a clearance revoked


2 posted on 08/15/2018 12:41:32 PM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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I thought he worked for MSNothingButCommunists. Not like it matters.


3 posted on 08/15/2018 12:41:54 PM PDT by scottinoc
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Why would fired people like Comey, McCabe and Strzok have clearances? They should have been yanked immediately.

Why would any former employee have clearance?


4 posted on 08/15/2018 12:42:59 PM PDT by shelterguy
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I wanna know exactly how the hell a commie like him ever got one!!


5 posted on 08/15/2018 12:45:13 PM PDT by mo ("If you understand, no explanation is needed; if you don't understand, no explanation is possible")
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It’s a start. The whole FBI gang is next.


6 posted on 08/15/2018 12:46:12 PM PDT by wardamneagle
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Mr. Trump said he’s still weighing revoking the security clearances of former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former Obama national security adviser Susan Rice, fired FBI agent Peter Strzok and others

Yank those clearances like you're starting a lawn mower!

7 posted on 08/15/2018 12:50:25 PM PDT by jiggyboy (Ten percent of poll respondents are either lying or insane)
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And don’t forget Hilliary! When she isn’t Secretary, her Security Clearance should be terminated!


8 posted on 08/15/2018 12:51:12 PM PDT by Sen Jack S. Fogbound
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Once these people are not in their jobs anymore, the clearances ought to be pulled right there. Security trumps personal status of former workers.

My clearances were deactivated my last day. And smartasses, I had several high level clearances.


9 posted on 08/15/2018 12:51:43 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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[I thought he worked for MSNothingButCommunists. Not like it matters.]

Same bulls**t, different wrapper.


10 posted on 08/15/2018 12:55:04 PM PDT by ObozoMustGo2012 ("Be quiet... you are #fakenews!")
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Wait Strzok still has one? How? He’s fired.


11 posted on 08/15/2018 12:55:09 PM PDT by Behind the Blue Wall
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There goes his sweet gig at CNN!

GoFundMe in 3,2.1...

12 posted on 08/15/2018 12:57:12 PM PDT by jiggyboy (Ten percent of poll respondents are either lying or insane)
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Totally agree. Bigly.


13 posted on 08/15/2018 12:57:57 PM PDT by Qiviut (Obama's Legacy in two words: DONALD TRUMP!)
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Why would any former employee have clearance?

Makes no sense...heck, when I completed my contract on my last job, my company email was gone the next day...why would these bozos be allowed to keep their security clearance??

14 posted on 08/15/2018 12:58:54 PM PDT by Cuttnhorse (Never fear the cow)
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Gonna need a Double Gulp cup for the Liberal Tears this time

https://twitter.com/KatyTurNBC/status/1029798732815060992


15 posted on 08/15/2018 12:59:07 PM PDT by jiggyboy (Ten percent of poll respondents are either lying or insane)
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Egg friggin' zack lee. You ain't workin' there no clearance. Unless you're a sneaky no count snake planning dastardly deeds. 👹
16 posted on 08/15/2018 12:59:19 PM PDT by rktman (Enlis ted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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I sense a new phase has started. Strzok and now Brennan.


17 posted on 08/15/2018 1:04:35 PM PDT by conservativepoet
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Guess he realized it was pointless to wait for Sessions nap time to be over.


18 posted on 08/15/2018 1:06:02 PM PDT by Zathras
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There should NOT have to BE a REASON!! Reason is they don’t WORK for the President!


19 posted on 08/15/2018 1:07:45 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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"— all Democrats."

As long as we're being honest, look at everyone on Mueller's team.
20 posted on 08/15/2018 1:20:38 PM PDT by Telepathic Intruder
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