Tulsi Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials

[TCC]

Tulsi Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 top intelligence officials

Director of national intelligence accuses officials of ‘abusing public trust’ and mishandling documents

www.independent.co.uk

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has revoked the security clearances of at least 37 current and former top government officials, accusing them of “abusing the public trust” and manipulating and leaking documents.

Gabbard recently revived the “Russiagate” furore of the president’s first term by recommending that the Justice Department investigate several Obama-era intelligence personnel, including former FBI director James Comey, ex-CIA director John Brennan and her predecessor James Clapper, after accusing them of “manufacturing” evidence of Kremlin meddling in an effort delegitimize the Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton in 2016.

Some of the officials concerned in the latest clearance cull were involved in assessing the extent of Russia’s efforts to interfere in that year’s presidential election, according to a memo obtained by CNN.

 

[Tall Timbers]

I don't understand why so many "formers" have been allowed to keep their security clearances in the first place. I can see maybe letting them keep it for a year or less in case their replacement feels a need to consult with them, but at some point what they know in the world of secrets becomes irrelevant.