August 22, 2018
Pod Save The World
Revoking John Brennan's security clearance
In This Episode
Tommy talks with former acting CIA director Michael Morell about President Trump’s decision to revoke his opponents’ security clearances. They discuss why the politicization of intelligence is so dangerous and why many former spy chiefs decided to speak out on Brennan’s behalf.
Show Notes:
- Washington Post: Trump says he would welcome a lawsuit from Brennan contesting his loss of a security clearance
- New York Times: Trump Revokes Ex-C.I.A. Director John Brennan’s Security Clearance
- CBS News: Top former intelligence bosses sign letter supporting John Brennan
- The Atlantic: Trump’s Risky War of Choice Against the Generals
- Slate: Spy vs. President: The nation’s top former intelligence officials come together to issue a stunning rebuke to Trump.
- The New Yorker: John Brennan’s Choice to Confront Trump
- Washington Post: Revoke my security clearance, too, Mr. President – Opinion
