John Brennan
Democrat Intelligence Community
Summary
Former CIA Director whose security clearance was revoked by Trump and who called Trump's conduct 'nothing short of treasonous' and a threat to national security.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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Donald Trump's press conference performance in Helsinki rises to & exceeds the threshold of 'high crimes & misdemeanors.' It was nothing short of treasonous.
After Trump's Helsinki summit with Putin
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When the full extent of your venality, moral turpitude, and political corruption becomes known, you will take your rightful place as a disgraced demagogue in the dustbin of history.
Reply to Trump tweet
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Trump is drunk on power and he's destroying our democracy.
Interview after his book release
Timeline
March 8, 2013
Became CIA Director
Confirmed under Obama
January 20, 2017
Left CIA when Trump took office
End of tenure
July 16, 2018
Called Trump's Helsinki performance treasonous
Harsh criticism of Trump
August 15, 2018
Trump revoked his security clearance
Retaliation for criticism
2020
Endorsed Joe Biden
Supported Democrat
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- Director of Central Intelligence (2013-2017)
- Deputy National Security Advisor (2013)
- Director of National Counterterrorism Center (2004-2005)
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Called Trump's Helsinki performance treasonous
- 02 Called Trump a disgraced demagogue
- 03 Said Trump was drunk on power and destroying democracy
Documentation
Sources
Social July 16, 2018
John Brennan tweet on Helsinki
https://x.com/JohnBrennan/status/1018964517674106880
Social May 24, 2018
John Brennan tweet on Trump venality
https://x.com/JohnBrennan/status/999370525712855040
Interview February 10, 2020
Brennan: Trump is drunk on power and destroying democracy
https://www.msnbc.com/11th-hour/watch/john-brennan-trump-is-drunk-on-power-and-destroying-our-democracy-78982213575
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