Trump revokes John Brennan’s security clearance over ‘erratic’ conduct

Published August 15, 2018 6:51pm ET



President Trump has revoked a security clearance belonging to former CIA Director John Brennan, claiming his “erratic behavior” should disqualify him from having access to sensitive information.

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders made the announcement Wednesday, weeks after revealing that Trump was considering revoking the security clearances of a half-dozen former U.S. officials.

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