Ryan: Trump Threat To Revoke Security Clearances Is 'Trolling People'
6 years, 7 months ago

Ryan: Trump Threat To Revoke Security Clearances Is 'Trolling People'

NPR  

Ryan: Trump Threat To Revoke Security Clearances Is 'Trolling People' Enlarge this image toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Jacquelyn Martin/AP House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday downplayed a threat by President Trump to revoke security clearances for a number intelligence officials who served under President Barack Obama as "trolling" and not a political act. The list includes former CIA Director John Brennan; former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper; former FBI Director James Comey; retired Gen. Michael Hayden, a former director of the CIA; former national security adviser Susan Rice; and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. "The president is exploring the mechanisms to remove security clearance because they've politicized and, in some cases, monetized their public service and security clearances," Sanders said. Former CIA officer John Sipher told NPR's Morning Edition that while Trump has the right to revoke security clearances, he disagrees with the reasoning.

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Trump revokes security clearances for Biden & Harris: Which other political rivals are on the list?
8 hours, 52 minutes ago

Trump revokes security clearances for Biden & Harris: Which other political rivals are on the list?

Firstpost  

‘I have determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to access classified information,’ Trump wrote in a memo issued on Friday Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and a wide range of political opponents in a late-night presidential memo issued on Friday, escalating his campaign to purge …

Trump revokes Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and rivals' security clearances
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1 day, 18 hours ago

Trump revokes Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and rivals' security clearances

India Today  

US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of several top political figures, including his former election rivals, Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton. Key figures affected In line with this order, senior officials from the Biden administration have lost their security clearance, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco. …

US President Trump revokes security clearances for former state and national security officials
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US President Trump revokes security clearances for former state and national security officials

Firstpost  

The move came a day after Trump said he had revoked the security clearance for his predecessor Joe Biden, stopping his access to daily intelligence briefings U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken looks on as U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks. Reuters President Donald Trump has revoked security clearances for Antony Blinken, the former secretary of state, and Jake …

US news: Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden’s security clearance, ending intelligence briefings
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US news: Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden’s security clearance, ending intelligence briefings

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump on Friday stated that he would revoke former president Joe Biden's security clearance and put an end to the daily intelligence briefings Biden has been receiving, calling it a retaliation for Biden's decision to do the same to him in 2021. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden's Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings,” …

'Unworthy of a president': Senator 'angered' by Trump’s latest ‘revenge’ move
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Unworthy of a president': Senator 'angered' by Trump’s latest ‘revenge’ move

Raw Story  

Sen. Richard Blumenthal delivered a forceful pushback to President Donald Trump’s shedding the security clearance for former President Joe Biden – a move of “retribution” he said is "unworthy of a president." “I’m saddened and angered that he is using security clearances as a means of revenge against political enemies, or adversaries, or generals like Mark Milley,” Blumenthal said Friday. …

Trump takes a swipe at ex-foe with latest move citing 'poor memory' and trustworthiness
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump takes a swipe at ex-foe with latest move citing 'poor memory' and trustworthiness

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump announced through his Truth Social platform on Friday that he is revoking the security clearance for former President Joe Biden. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings," said Trump. "He set this precedent in 2021, when he instructed the Intelligence Community to stop the 45th President of the United …

Trump says he’s revoking Biden’s access to classified information
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump says he’s revoking Biden’s access to classified information

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump on Friday said he was removing former President Joe Biden’s access to classified information by revoking his security clearance and stopping his daily intelligence briefings. “Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings.” The practical effect of Trump’s claim to revoke Biden’s security clearance is an open question. …

White House Whistleblower Tells All On Trump Administration Security Clearance
5 years, 11 months ago

White House Whistleblower Tells All On Trump Administration Security Clearance

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A Trump official has come forward with major concerns about security at the White House, according to a House Oversight and Reform Committee report. Tricia Newbold, the adjudications manager in the Personnel Security Office, came forward with what the committee is calling “grave breaches of national security” at the White House that she has witnessed over the …

Trump threatens to revoke another former CIA official's security clearance over his 'mental condition'
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump threatens to revoke another former CIA official's security clearance over his 'mental condition'

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has threatened …

John Brennan threatens to sue Donald Trump after president revokes his security clearance
6 years, 7 months ago

John Brennan threatens to sue Donald Trump after president revokes his security clearance

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former CIA Director John Brennan is threatening legal action against …

Former Intel Officials Defend John Brennan In Wake Of Revoked Security Clearance
6 years, 7 months ago

Former Intel Officials Defend John Brennan In Wake Of Revoked Security Clearance

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Several former intelligence officials have come to the defense of former CIA Director John Brennan, whose security clearance was revoked last week as part of what seems to be an effort by President Donald Trump to retaliate against his critics. “I think, though, that the common denominator among all of us that have been speaking up is …

Trump and Brennan swap insults
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump and Brennan swap insults

Associated Press  

Donald Trump said he “allowed” the White House counsel and other personnel to fully cooperate with Robert Mueller’s probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Political Hack Trump tweeted that Brennan “will go down as easily the WORST” CIA director in history and called him “a loudmouth, partisan, political hack who cannot be trusted with the secrets to our …

Trump warns he’ll revoke clearance of Justice Dept official
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump warns he’ll revoke clearance of Justice Dept official

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he suspects he’ll “very quickly” revoke the security clearance for a Justice Department official whose wife worked for the firm involved in producing a dossier on Trump’s ties to Russia. That was followed late Thursday by a joint letter from 15 former senior intelligence officials calling Trump’s action “ill-considered and unprecedented.” They …

The Latest: 60 more ex-CIA officials criticize Trump
6 years, 7 months ago

The Latest: 60 more ex-CIA officials criticize Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump and the revoking of security clearances : 5:40 p.m. Sixty former CIA officials are joining a chorus of national security professionals denouncing President Donald Trump’s decision to yank the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, one of the president’s harshest critics. Trump says he expects to soon revoke the security …

Taking Away John Brennan's Clearance Threatens National Security
55 years, 2 months ago

Taking Away John Brennan's Clearance Threatens National Security

Wired  

In a move that has shocked career national security officials, President Trump stripped former CIA Director John Brennan of his security clearance this week, and announced he was considering doing so for a host of others. Newly appointed CIA Director Gina Haspel would likely have relied on Brennan for his insights into many of those ongoing operations, says Derek Chollet, …

Former US security leaders blast Trump for yanking clearance
6 years, 7 months ago

Former US security leaders blast Trump for yanking clearance

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former U.S. security officials issued scathing rebukes to President Donald Trump on Thursday, admonishing him for yanking a top former spy chief’s security clearance in what they cast as an act of political vengeance. In an opinion piece in The New York Times, former CIA Director John Brennan said Trump’s decision, announced Wednesday, to deny him access to …

Trump yanks ex-CIA chief’s clearance, hitting vocal critic
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump yanks ex-CIA chief’s clearance, hitting vocal critic

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump abruptly revoked the security clearance of ex-CIA Director John Brennan on Wednesday, an unprecedented act of retribution against a vocally critical former top U.S. official. “And these people led it!” He added: “So I think it’s something that had to be done.” That connection was not in a statement issued earlier Wednesday in which Trump …

After Brennan, 9 others face losing security clearances, too
6 years, 7 months ago

After Brennan, 9 others face losing security clearances, too

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday acted on a threat and revoked the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, citing a constitutional responsibility to protect classified information. Trump calls the investigation a “witch hunt.” A look at the 10 individuals: JOHN BRENNAN In a written statement, Trump cited “erratic conduct and behavior” by President Barack Obama’s CIA …

Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan
6 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan

ABC  

US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan, accusing him of using his access to classified information to "sow division and chaos" about the Trump administration. Key points: Donald Trump is also reviewing security clearances of other former officials John Brennan has been a sharp critic of Mr Trump He took to Twitter …

Trump Revokes Clearance Of Ex-CIA Boss Brennan, Puts Other Critics On Notice
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump Revokes Clearance Of Ex-CIA Boss Brennan, Puts Other Critics On Notice

NPR  

Trump Revokes Clearance Of Ex-CIA Boss Brennan, Puts Other Critics On Notice Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Updated at 5:54 p.m. "The issue of Mr. Brennan's security clearance raises larger questions about the practice of former officials maintaining access to our nation's most sensitive secrets long after their time in government has ended," Trump …

Why Donald Trump is wrong about revoking security clearance for any reason
6 years, 7 months ago

Why Donald Trump is wrong about revoking security clearance for any reason

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This royalist mind-set underlies Mr Trump's …

Paul Ryan thinks Trump is ‘trolling’ people about revoking security clearances of several Obama officials
6 years, 7 months ago

Paul Ryan thinks Trump is ‘trolling’ people about revoking security clearances of several Obama officials

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paul Ryan has said he thinks Donald Trump is “trolling …

Nancy Pelosi slams Trump's plan to remove security clearances
6 years, 7 months ago

Nancy Pelosi slams Trump's plan to remove security clearances

Daily Mail  

Nancy Pelosi has savaged Donald Trump's plan to revoke security clearances for former Obama-era national security chiefs who have publicly criticized him. Scroll down for video Nancy Pelosi, along with Rep Adam Schiff and Rep Eliot Engel has savaged Donald Trump's plan to revoke security clearances for former Obama-era national security chiefs Pelosi slammed the potential plan, which White House …

Trump Aims To Pull Clearances Of Ex-Officials Critical Of Him
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump Aims To Pull Clearances Of Ex-Officials Critical Of Him

NPR  

Trump Aims To Pull Clearances Of Ex-Officials Critical Of Him Noel King talks to John Sipher, who spent 28 years in the CIA's National Clandestine Service, about President Trump's threat to revoke security clearances from some former officials. I think what President Trump is trying to do here is suggest to the public that somehow these people are benefiting from …

Now is definitely not the time to revoke security clearances (opinion)
6 years, 7 months ago

Now is definitely not the time to revoke security clearances (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Theresa Payton is the CEO of Fortalice Solutions – a cybersecurity and intelligence firm, the former White House chief information officer under President George W. Bush, and star of the CBS reality show “Hunted.” The views expressed in this commentary are her own. In July, it reached a new level when White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said …

White House wants to revoke James Comey's security clearance 'for making political statements'
6 years, 7 months ago

White House wants to revoke James Comey's security clearance 'for making political statements'

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The White House has said it is considering revoking the …

Paul Ryan defends Donald Trump's 'Muslim ban' but says rhetoric around it is dangerous
8 years, 1 month ago

Paul Ryan defends Donald Trump's 'Muslim ban' but says rhetoric around it is dangerous

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House Speaker Paul Ryan …

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