John Brennan

Another Wave Of Ex-National Security Officials Criticizes Trump

5:13pm August 20, 2018

by Greg Myre

For the third time in recent days, former national security officials have signed a letter objecting to the president's decision to revoke the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan.

Former CIA Director John Brennan in 2017. A group of top former officials who served under both Republican and Democratic administrations called the revocation of Brennan's security clearance "unprecedented."

Politics & Government

Former Intel Chiefs: White House Using Security Clearances As A 'Political Tool'

2:09pm August 17, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

About a dozen former officials warn that President Trump is using clearances to stifle free speech. Trump said Friday that he is also likely to revoke clearance for a top Justice Department official.

Former CIA Director John Brennan arrives at a May 2018 Senate hearing. President Trump revoked Brennan's security clearance Wednesday, claiming Brennan was acting "erratic."

Rep. Cummings Demands Explanation For Stripping Ex-CIA Chief's Security Clearance

6:54pm August 16, 2018

by Scott Horsley

The lawmaker's letter was one of several reactions to the decision. Also Thursday, a former special operations forces commander defended John Brennan and asked Trump to revoke his clearance too.

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Former CIA Director John Brennan at a congressional hearing in 2017. President Trump revoked Brennan's security clearance, claiming he was "erratic." Brennan has been one of Trump's harshest critics in the national security community.

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

7:59pm August 15, 2018

by Tamara Keith

In addition to revoking the clearance of former CIA Director and outspoken Trump critic John Brennan, Trump called for a review of the clearances of nine current and former government officials.

Former CIA Director John Brennan and other former top national security officials could lose their security clearance if the White House follows through on a threat made Monday.

Politics & Government

Trump Wants To Revoke Security Clearances Of Ex-Officials Who've Criticized Him

5:19pm July 23, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders says former CIA Director John Brennan and others have "politicized and in some cases monetized their public service and security clearances."

Since stepping down as CIA chief last year, John Brennan has been a harsh critic of President Trump. "I just think he hasn't fulfilled the responsibilities of the president of the United States," Brennan tells NPR.

National

Free To Speak, Ex-CIA Chief John Brennan Takes On Trump

9:26pm April 26, 2018

Since retiring last year, the former spymaster has been a relentless critic of the president. He says pulling back from existing international agreements is particularly risky.

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From left, National Security Agency Director Adm. Mike Rogers, former FBI Director James Comey, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, ex-CIA Director John Brennan, and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart partici

Why The Russia Investigation Matters And Why You Should Care

11:13am May 24, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Questions to three respected military, law enforcement and intelligence officials revealed why it's important to get answers to Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election.

CIA Director John Brennan at CIA Headquarters on Thursday.

CIA Director Urges Caution In U.S. Response To Russia Hacking

9:26pm December 22, 2016

by NPR Staff

John Brennan told NPR some retaliation techniques were "beneath this country's greatness." On the war in Syria, Brennan said he did not believe the violence would end, despite the fall of Aleppo.

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CIA Director: Battlefield Advances Have Not Degraded ISIS' Terrorism Potential

11:02am June 16, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

In an update to Congress, CIA chief John Brennan said the U.S. and its partners have put ISIS on the defensive. But that doesn't mean its global reach has been degraded.

CIA Director John Brennan discussed ISIS, the FBI-Apple dispute over an iPhone, the state of the Iran nuclear deal, and his future plans as President Obama's term draws to a close.

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U.S. Spy Chief On Apple, ISIS And His Future At The CIA

8:01am February 24, 2016

by Mary Louise Kelly

CIA Director John Brennan sits down with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly for a wide-ranging interview at the agency's headquarters in Langley, Va.

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