INTELWAR BLUF: Several former national security officials are calling for a congressional investigation into the FBI’s handling of security clearances in light of findings from special counsel John Durham’s probe into the bureau’s actions during the 2016 investigation of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. The former officials, including Keith Kellogg, Robert Wilkie, and Chad Wolf, argue that transparency and accountability are essential to maintain public trust in law enforcement agencies.
OSINT: Former national security officials are urging Congress to investigate the FBI’s handling of security clearances following special counsel John Durham’s findings that the bureau acted irresponsibly during its 2016 investigation of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. A letter organized by the America First Policy Institute calls on Republican House leaders to initiate these investigations into the FBI. The officials stress the need for prompt and comprehensive action to address concerns about integrity within the FBI and to ensure the safeguarding of sensitive national security information. Specifically, they request oversight hearings on the policies and criteria used by the FBI in granting, assessing, and revoking security clearances.
RIGHT: Former national security officials, including Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg and former Secretary of Veteran Affairs Robert Wilkie, are urging Congress to initiate investigations into the FBI’s handling of security clearances. They reference special counsel John Durham’s report, which concluded that the FBI initiated an investigation into Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign based on unvetted sources and claims of collusion with Russia. The officials argue for immediate oversight hearings to address concerns related to integrity and transparency within the FBI. They emphasize the importance of upholding national security and preventing individuals with a lack of integrity from accessing sensitive information.
LEFT: In the aftermath of special counsel John Durham’s findings on the FBI’s handling of the 2016 investigation into Donald Trump’s campaign, several former national security officials are urging Congress to investigate the bureau’s practices regarding security clearances. These officials, including former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and former Acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, argue for transparency, accountability, and public trust in law enforcement agencies. They call for oversight hearings to examine the FBI’s granting, assessing, and revoking of security clearances, as well as its ability to prevent political influences from impacting its operations. Additionally, they highlight concerns about the frequency of disciplinary actions when members of the FBI improperly access the FISA database.
AI: The former national security officials are urging Republican House leaders to launch investigations into the FBI’s handling of security clearances, based on special counsel John Durham’s determination that the bureau acted irresponsibly during the 2016 Trump campaign investigation. The officials emphasize the need for transparency, accountability, and public trust in law enforcement agencies. They specifically request oversight hearings to assess the FBI’s policies and criteria for issuing, assessing, and revoking security clearances. The letter also highlights the need to examine the FBI’s procedures for addressing and preventing political influences in its operations, as well as the frequency of disciplinary actions taken for improper accesses of the FISA database.