OPINION: Trump is wrong to suspend John Brennan's clearance

John Brennan,Donald Trump,National Security,Defense And Security

Posted on AllSides August 16, 2018

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John Brennan has made some very ill-advised comments in recent months, but President Trump should not have suspended the former CIA director's security clearance. Allowing his understandable offense at Brennan's frequent and ferocious criticisms to drive his policy decisions, Trump has put his ego before the national interest.

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