clearance of john brennan. to attract media glare, trump is threatening to do the same to nine other foreign officials. many of whom like brennan have been outspoken. the need to protect classified information. however, within hours the president blew that cover story and gave away the game revealing his true motive. telling the "wall street journal," he blames brennan and others. "i call it the rigged witch hunt. it is a sham." trump is using the power of the presidential office to silence his critics. and he shows how vulnerable he feels about russia collusion.