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Coming off the controversy of revoking Former CIA Director John Brennan's security clearance, President Donald Trump is reportedly feeling "emboldened" by his swift decision making, reports The Washington Post. Meanwhile, 12 of the nation's top intelligence officials have written and signed a statement defending Fmr. Director Brennan's patriotism and commitment to the penultimate goal of the country's security. The statement, co-signed by the likes of General David H. Petraeus and Fmr. Dir. of the CIA under President Barack Obama, Leon Panetta, concluded by saying, "Decisions on security clearances should be based on national security concerns and not political views." Fmr. Navy Admiral William McRaven, who oversaw the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, also stood in solidarity with Brennan by penning a public letter to the President, published in The Washington Post, asking him to revoke his security clearance, as well. GOP Senators went on-record, yesterday, with mixed emotions about President Trump's action. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) stood by the President's revocation while Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) could not "see the grounds" for the decision. Also, this morning: a woman never to be overshadowed by the current political climate or otherwise, Aretha Franklin, "The Queen of Soul," has passed away at the age of 76. The Morning Joe panel pays tribute to the legendary trailblazer of contemporary popular soul and powerful, fearless women in music. It's Friday, August 17, 2018. Welcome to Morning Joe. |
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