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Trump Wants To Revoke Security Clearances Of Ex-Officials Who've Criticized Him

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders says former CIA Director John Brennan and others have "politicized and in some cases monetized their public service and security clearances."
Former CIA Director John Brennan and other former top national security officials could lose their security clearance if the White House follows through on a threat made Monday.

President Trump is looking into revoking the security clearances of several former high-level officials who've criticized him.

Press secretary Sarah Sanders read a list of officials being considered for revocation of their clearances on Monday and said the White House is "exploring the mechanisms" by which the government might take them away.

A number of former top national

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