Director John Brennans security clearance. That number now up to 15. That is 15 former directors and Deputy Directors of the cia and directors of National Intelligence dating back to the reagan administration, all signing on to a statement that reads in part, quote, the president s action regarding john brennan and the threats of similar action against other former officials have nothing to do with who should and should not hold security clearances and everything to do with an attempt to stifle free speech. Decisions on security clearances should be based on National Security concerns and not political views. Again, these are household names general david petraeus, judge william webster, leon panetta, James Clapper, people who have served in republican and democratic administrations or both. And late today, 60 other former cia officials weighed in as well with a statement of their own. Thats 60. One of them, phil mudd, is going to join us shortly. In any case, the president appears und
Reagan administration. All signing on to a statement that reads in part, president s action regarding john brennan and other former officials have nothing to do with what should and should not hold security clearances and everything to do with an attempt to stifle free speech. The decisions on security clearances should be based on National Security concerns and not political views. Again, these are household names. General david pe trees, leon webster, leon panetta and people who served in republican and democratic administrations or both. Late today, 60 other former cia officials weighed in as well with a statement of their own. One of them is going to join us shortly. In any case, the president appears undeterred. He appears eager to go after another name on what critics are calling his own enemies list and serving Justice Department official named bruce. Say it . I think bruce ohr is a disgrace. Ever heard of bruce ohr . He is a small player in what the president would call a large