Trump yanks security clearance of ex-CIA chief

John Brennan has criticized Trump and his handling of Russia No Images? Click here   By Paul Vale     Thursday, August 16  TRUMP REVOKES SECURITY CLEARANCE OF EX-CIA CHIEF Former CIA Director John Brennan’s security clearance has been revoked, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Wednesday. The reason? “Erratic conduct.” In other words, Brennan has been critical of Trump in recent months. 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