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Trump already admitted this is about the Russia investigation. Trump is using security clearances as a way to punish opposition. He has stated specifically that Brennan says negative things about him.
This makes it very easy for future Democratic presidents to punish Republicans by taking away their security clearances when they say something negative.
The list of things future Democratic presidents can do will blow Republican's minds.
And don't for a second think the excuse "well I personally opposed that one thing" will work.
No Republicans are complaining about this nor have they complained about anything else. No running for cover later.
All of which overlooks the paramount point (and the only one worth considering in this matter): What need does John Brennan (other than as may be related to his own finances), as a currently unemployed former member of the Obama Adminstration, have for a security clearance?
None, obviously. For John Brennan to have a security clearance at this point, when he is no longer in government service, can benefit only John Brennan, but certainly not the United States. That alone is sufficient grounds for lifting it, as happens with thousands of personnel each year at the conclusion of their work for the federal government. There just isn't anything unusual about a government employee/contractor losing their security clearance at the end of their assignment with the FedGov. In fact, it happens every day.
Therefore, your tiresome whining about what future presidents, irrespective of party affiliation, may or may not do with regard to security clearances is hereby rejected on that basis.
Last edited by Milton Miteybad; 08-20-2018 at 05:26 PM..
A government security clearance isn't a right... Especially Sknce he's no longer a government official with a need to know.
This is not a normal practice, Leon Panetta was critical of the Obama administration and never had his clearance revoked. This is new for a president but expected of Trump because he behaves like a spoiled child. How do you know what is needed of Brennan.
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