The reason you cite is not the reason Trump did this. He did it because he's a 9-year-old pissboy who reacts to criticism like, well, a 9-year-old pissboy.midgett said:The reality is that too many people who had clearances when they were an active member of an active administration use their clearances for profit.bubbadog said:
Brennan's clearance wasn't revoked because he was a security risk but because he publicly criticized der Furor.
They use it as an asset to sell based on the perceived access, source, information, leak, etc. to get a high paying job with a media company, lobbyist, etc.
Why do so many people who no longer serve need to have clearance? If clearances are going to be so prevalent, maybe everyone should have one including the parents of separated immigrant children at the border.
I would have cut the clearances of quite a few people well before now. If you are trying to bring down my administration, you are darn right I'm going to revoke your clearance. It reduces the odds it is abused by those who really have no reason to maintain it.
This is an instance where Trump has been way too nice. He should be criticized for waiting so long not for doing it.