Trump yanks ex-CIA chief`s clearance, hitting vocal critic
(WorldNews Politics)

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump abruptly revoked the security clearance of ex-CIA Director John Brennan on Wednesday, an unprecedented act of retribution against a vocally critical former top U.S. official. Trump also threatened to yank the clearances of a handful of individuals, including former top intelligence and law enforcement officials, as well as a current member of the Justice Department. All are critics of the president or are people whom Trump appears to believe are against him. Trump in a statement denounced Brennan`s criticism and spoke anxiously of `the risks posed by his erratic conduct and behavior.` The president described his own action as fulfilling his...