President Donald Trump has just revoked John Brennan’s security clearance. Some are saying it was in response to this tweet the former CIA Director posted yesterday:
Others are saying it’s a distraction – a clear attempt to toss Omarosa off the news cycle.
It’s both.
The statement the White House released is dated July 26 – three weeks ago.
CNN’s Kate Bennett posted the document to Twitter:
But it’s also, clearly, pure political retribution.
Reporters weigh in: