A prominent critic of the president as a former white house aide makes explosive claims and the jury heads to deliberate in the trial of trumps 2016 campaign chief. White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders announced the action by reading a statement from the president , take a listen. Mr. Brennans lying and recent conduct characterized by frenzied commentary is wholly inconsistent with access to the nations secrets. The very aim of our adversaries which is to sow division and chaos. When the white house distributed the statement it caused question as to the timing as the document was dated july 26th. The white house said that was an error, and it was not meant to have any date at all. The day before his clearance was stripped, brennan, a Senior National security analyst for nbc news and msnbc, commented on President Trumps use of the word dog to describe a former white house aide. Brennan wrote this its astounding how often you fail to live up to minimum standards of decency, civilry,
Analyst for nbc news john highland and the White House Correspondent for pbs news hour. Joe and mika have the morning off and well begin with President Trump revoking the security clearance of cia director john brennan. White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders announced the action yesterday by wrereading statement by the president. Mr. Brennans line and recent country is consistent with access to the nations most closely held secrets and facilities. The very aim of our adversaries. Focused on a nude to protene among those he holds responsible for the russia investigation saying, quote, i call it the rigged witchhunt is a sham and these people let it. So i think it is something that had to be done. On msnbc yesterday brennan said the president is acting out of fear. I think he fears individuals who could damage him. Could damage his standing from the American People. Look at the way hes been referring to bob mueller. Bob mueller who is a National Treasure and an icon within the Law Enf