The former cia chief firing back in an interview last night. The other people in socalled enemys list is another example of mr. Trump trying to frighten and intimidate others, i can tell you having worked in National Security and Intelligence Community for many years these are not the type of people who will be bullied or intimidated someone the likes of mr. Trump. Fox news security correspondent Jennifer Griffin with muff more. Eboni, democrats have called it enemys list, admiral navy seal who saw bin laden raid compare today mccarthy era tactics, in an interview with Rachel Maddow speak at length after having security clearance revoked. Theres been a health cry from many intelligence professionals not to support me but to support the principle that security clearances are something thats very, very solemn and sacred and they never ever should be used for political purposes either to grant friends for clearances or revoke clearances of your critics. Among those now in the president s
The Trump Administration considering revoking more security clearances for current or former officials with connections to the russia investigation. This, as former cia director john brennan is speaking out about the president taking away his clearances. This is an egregious act that it flies in the face of traditional practice, as well as common sense, as well as National Security. I think thats why theres been such an outcry from many intelligence officials, know the to support me, but to support the principle that security clearances are something thats very, very solemn and sacred and they never ever should be used for political purposes. All right, john brennan there on msnbc. Fox News National security correspondent Jennifer Griffin joining us now. Were about 48 hours into this. This seems to be the beginning rather than the end. Well, leland, there are very clear signs that President Trump is preparing to strip the security clearances of eight more, and one Current Justice Depar