Over the weekend, WaPo reported the removal of former CIA Director John Brennan’s security clearance was reportedly due as much to his criticisms of President Trump as for the activities of a fired aide:
[An unnamed] White House official acknowledged that the step against Brennan had been prepared in late July, when Sanders first said Trump was considering it. But the decision to take that step was made this week to divert attention from nonstop coverage of a critical book released by fired Trump aide Omarosa Manigault Newman.
Consideration is being given to holding other prepared documents in reserve for similar opportunities in the future, the official said.
Deliciously, retired Navy Admiral McRaven wanted in to Director Brennan’s club:
I would consider it an honor if you would revoke my security clearance as well, so I can add my name to the list of men and women who have spoken up against your presidency.
As more wannabe members want to join the club, I can’t help but suggest a template for their letters:
DearPresident Trump,Thank you for qualifying me for the finest club in the land. CIA Director Brennan has sent me a warm welcoming letter, which I have framed. You have truly made today a high point of my life.
And now, back to the controversy du jour, wherein I haven’t the least doubt that your incompetent Presidency will be sunk by the rocks on which it finds itself.
Sincere regards, XYZ, latest member of the Patriot Club.
It’d at least tick him off.
