Trump Ordered Officials to Give Jared Kushner a Security Clearance
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/us/politics/jared-kushner-security-clearance.html
President Trump ordered his chief of staff to grant his son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, a top-secret security clearance last year, overruling concerns flagged by intelligence officials and the White House’s top lawyer, four people briefed on the matter said.
Mr. Trump’s decision in May so troubled senior administration officials that at least one, the White House chief of staff at the time, John F. Kelly, wrote a contemporaneous internal memo about how he had been “ordered” to give Mr. Kushner the top-secret clearance.
The White House counsel at the time, Donald F. McGahn II, also wrote an internal memo outlining the concerns that had been raised about Mr. Kushner — including by the C.I.A. — and how Mr. McGahn had recommended that he not be given a top-secret clearance.
The disclosure of the memos contradicts statements made by the president, who told The New York Times in January in an Oval Office interview that he had no role in his son-in-law receiving his clearance.
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Thud. Nothing there.
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People trump takes at their wordSledog said:Thud. Nothing there.
KJU (R.I.P. Otto Warmbier)
Putin (R.I.P. magnitsky)
MBS (R.I.P. Khashoggi)
People trump disputes
CIA
Fbi
Dan Coats his DNI
The national security council he appointed
All of of the US’ historical allies.
Good thing fat boy overrode the NSA process and singulary approved kushner’s security clearance. How else would we have the trump Mideast peace plan! Thanks t! -
Remember when the right used to care about national security? But her emails!!!Sledog said:Thud. Nothing there.
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Remember when the Clintons didn't get security clearance for anybody? Where were you then. Read the article again.insinceredawg said:
Remember when the right used to care about national security? But her emails!!!Sledog said:Thud. Nothing there.
“In 2018, White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushner’s security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone. That was conveyed to the media at the time, and new stories, if accurate, do not change what was affirmed at the time.”
The decision last year to grant Mr. Kushner a top-secret clearance upgraded him from earlier temporary and interim status. He never received a higher-level designation that would have given him access to need-to-know intelligence known as sensitive compartmented information. -
Sledog is the type of person trump was talking about when he said he could shoot someone in the street and his people would still love him
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All the Trumptards on this board is exactly why Trump says he loves the uneducated.MariotaTheGawd said:Sledog is the type of person trump was talking about when he said he could shoot someone in the street and his people would still love him
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You realize this is a college football message board and therefore entirely made up of educated folkinsinceredawg said:
All the Trumptards on this board is exactly why Trump says he loves the uneducated.MariotaTheGawd said:Sledog is the type of person trump was talking about when he said he could shoot someone in the street and his people would still love him
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this is no question the best joke i've seen on herePitchfork51 said:
You realize this is a college football message board and therefore entirely made up of educated folkinsinceredawg said:
All the Trumptards on this board is exactly why Trump says he loves the uneducated.MariotaTheGawd said:Sledog is the type of person trump was talking about when he said he could shoot someone in the street and his people would still love him
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That's why it's Shocking that people still say that cutting taxes on corporations and the wealthy increases tax revenues. For example.Pitchfork51 said:
You realize this is a college football message board and therefore entirely made up of educated folkinsinceredawg said:
All the Trumptards on this board is exactly why Trump says he loves the uneducated.MariotaTheGawd said:Sledog is the type of person trump was talking about when he said he could shoot someone in the street and his people would still love him
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Imagine caring about this.
Imagine thinking this is news.
Imagine chearing as Obama was repeatedly given more and more executive power.
Imagine understanding the president may give clearance to whomever he wants.
Imagine HondoBros unite!
#clockworkshills #HondoBros #imaginecaring #circlejerk
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So the president ignores the recommendation from nsa staff not to give Kushner a clearance because he’s a risk but trump does anyway for his son in law and it’s not newsworthy? I look forward to hearing that argument when trump staff argue the case in front of congress.
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You sound like you are still butthurt over Obama.pawz said:Imagine caring about this.
Imagine thinking this is news.
Imagine chearing as Obama was repeatedly given more and more executive power.
Imagine understanding the president may give clearance to whomever he wants.
Imagine HondoBros unite!
#clockworkshills #HondoBros #imaginecaring #circlejerk -
You sound like your still lying about taxes2001400ex said:
You sound like you are still butthurt over Obama.pawz said:Imagine caring about this.
Imagine thinking this is news.
Imagine chearing as Obama was repeatedly given more and more executive power.
Imagine understanding the president may give clearance to whomever he wants.
Imagine HondoBros unite!
#clockworkshills #HondoBros #imaginecaring #circlejerk -
Yeah but you blew Clinton more than Monica.MariotaTheGawd said:Sledog is the type of person trump was talking about when he said he could shoot someone in the street and his people would still love him
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/14/bill-clinton-white-house-had-security-clearance-ba/ -
“In 2018, White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushner’s security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone. That was conveyed to the media at the time, and new stories, if accurate, do not change what was affirmed at the time.”
The decision last year to grant Mr. Kushner a top-secret clearance upgraded him from earlier temporary and interim status. He never received a higher-level designation that would have given him access to need-to-know intelligence known as sensitive compartmented information.
@insinceredawg can you tell us in your own words why this is an issue? -
The first half of your post is a quote from Kushner's lawyer.RaceBannon said:“In 2018, White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushner’s security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone. That was conveyed to the media at the time, and new stories, if accurate, do not change what was affirmed at the time.”
The decision last year to grant Mr. Kushner a top-secret clearance upgraded him from earlier temporary and interim status. He never received a higher-level designation that would have given him access to need-to-know intelligence known as sensitive compartmented information.
@insinceredawg can you tell us in your own words why this is an issue?
If Trump's own Chief of Staff and WH lawyer along with the CIA were concerned with Kushner receiving security clearance (even if it's not the highest level designation) than it is an issue. If it wasn't an issue, why would Trump have to go out of his way to demand he receive it and then lie about it?
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He already had a clearance.insinceredawg said:
The first half of your post is a quote from Kushner's lawyer.RaceBannon said:“In 2018, White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushner’s security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone. That was conveyed to the media at the time, and new stories, if accurate, do not change what was affirmed at the time.”
The decision last year to grant Mr. Kushner a top-secret clearance upgraded him from earlier temporary and interim status. He never received a higher-level designation that would have given him access to need-to-know intelligence known as sensitive compartmented information.
@insinceredawg can you tell us in your own words why this is an issue?
If Trump's own Chief of Staff and WH lawyer along with the CIA were concerned with Kushner receiving security clearance (even if it's not the highest level designation) than it is an issue. If it wasn't an issue, why would Trump have to go out of his way to demand he receive it and then lie about it?
How far is Trump's dick up all your asses to continue to dismiss every story that comes out about him? -
Show me on the doll where it hurts Race.RaceBannon said:“In 2018, White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushner’s security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone. That was conveyed to the media at the time, and new stories, if accurate, do not change what was affirmed at the time.”
The decision last year to grant Mr. Kushner a top-secret clearance upgraded him from earlier temporary and interim status. He never received a higher-level designation that would have given him access to need-to-know intelligence known as sensitive compartmented information.
@insinceredawg can you tell us in your own words why this is an issue? -
I asked you what I should be concerned aboutinsinceredawg said:
The first half of your post is a quote from Kushner's lawyer.RaceBannon said:“In 2018, White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushner’s security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone. That was conveyed to the media at the time, and new stories, if accurate, do not change what was affirmed at the time.”
The decision last year to grant Mr. Kushner a top-secret clearance upgraded him from earlier temporary and interim status. He never received a higher-level designation that would have given him access to need-to-know intelligence known as sensitive compartmented information.
@insinceredawg can you tell us in your own words why this is an issue?
If Trump's own Chief of Staff and WH lawyer along with the CIA were concerned with Kushner receiving security clearance (even if it's not the highest level designation) than it is an issue. If it wasn't an issue, why would Trump have to go out of his way to demand he receive it and then lie about it?
How far is Trump's dick up all your asses to continue to dismiss every story that comes out about him?
I didn't think you could answer
Why is Kushner a security risk? -
Another great answer. Thanks2001400ex said:
Show me on the doll where it hurts Race.RaceBannon said:“In 2018, White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushner’s security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone. That was conveyed to the media at the time, and new stories, if accurate, do not change what was affirmed at the time.”
The decision last year to grant Mr. Kushner a top-secret clearance upgraded him from earlier temporary and interim status. He never received a higher-level designation that would have given him access to need-to-know intelligence known as sensitive compartmented information.
@insinceredawg can you tell us in your own words why this is an issue? -
four people briefed on the matter said. - The NY Times sources anon
Yet Trump and others are on the record using their name on it
Plus the article has nothing on what the issue with Kushner is other than he is a son in law which I don't think is illegal
So we have the Times and the CIA and @insinceredawg who are all known liars about Trump and I should be outraged?
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Didn’t he tell Mohammed bin Salman the names of “disloyal” Saudis from intel briefings of others and then they were arrested, tortured, and extorted? Or am I remembering incorrectly.RaceBannon said:
I asked you what I should be concerned aboutinsinceredawg said:
The first half of your post is a quote from Kushner's lawyer.RaceBannon said:“In 2018, White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushner’s security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone. That was conveyed to the media at the time, and new stories, if accurate, do not change what was affirmed at the time.”
The decision last year to grant Mr. Kushner a top-secret clearance upgraded him from earlier temporary and interim status. He never received a higher-level designation that would have given him access to need-to-know intelligence known as sensitive compartmented information.
@insinceredawg can you tell us in your own words why this is an issue?
If Trump's own Chief of Staff and WH lawyer along with the CIA were concerned with Kushner receiving security clearance (even if it's not the highest level designation) than it is an issue. If it wasn't an issue, why would Trump have to go out of his way to demand he receive it and then lie about it?
How far is Trump's dick up all your asses to continue to dismiss every story that comes out about him?
I didn't think you could answer
Why is Kushner a security risk? -
Why not find your source and we can all remember together?HardlyClothed said:
Didn’t he tell Mohammed bin Salman the names of “disloyal” Saudis from intel briefings of others and then they were arrested, tortured, and extorted? Or am I remembering incorrectly.RaceBannon said:
I asked you what I should be concerned aboutinsinceredawg said:
The first half of your post is a quote from Kushner's lawyer.RaceBannon said:“In 2018, White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushner’s security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone. That was conveyed to the media at the time, and new stories, if accurate, do not change what was affirmed at the time.”
The decision last year to grant Mr. Kushner a top-secret clearance upgraded him from earlier temporary and interim status. He never received a higher-level designation that would have given him access to need-to-know intelligence known as sensitive compartmented information.
@insinceredawg can you tell us in your own words why this is an issue?
If Trump's own Chief of Staff and WH lawyer along with the CIA were concerned with Kushner receiving security clearance (even if it's not the highest level designation) than it is an issue. If it wasn't an issue, why would Trump have to go out of his way to demand he receive it and then lie about it?
How far is Trump's dick up all your asses to continue to dismiss every story that comes out about him?
I didn't think you could answer
Why is Kushner a security risk?
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Go ask the CIA.RaceBannon said:
I asked you what I should be concerned aboutinsinceredawg said:
The first half of your post is a quote from Kushner's lawyer.RaceBannon said:“In 2018, White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushner’s security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone. That was conveyed to the media at the time, and new stories, if accurate, do not change what was affirmed at the time.”
The decision last year to grant Mr. Kushner a top-secret clearance upgraded him from earlier temporary and interim status. He never received a higher-level designation that would have given him access to need-to-know intelligence known as sensitive compartmented information.
@insinceredawg can you tell us in your own words why this is an issue?
If Trump's own Chief of Staff and WH lawyer along with the CIA were concerned with Kushner receiving security clearance (even if it's not the highest level designation) than it is an issue. If it wasn't an issue, why would Trump have to go out of his way to demand he receive it and then lie about it?
How far is Trump's dick up all your asses to continue to dismiss every story that comes out about him?
I didn't think you could answer
Why is Kushner a security risk?
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Because POTUS wants him to. As the CIC that's his prerogativeinsinceredawg said:
Go ask the CIA.RaceBannon said:
I asked you what I should be concerned aboutinsinceredawg said:
The first half of your post is a quote from Kushner's lawyer.RaceBannon said:“In 2018, White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushner’s security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone. That was conveyed to the media at the time, and new stories, if accurate, do not change what was affirmed at the time.”
The decision last year to grant Mr. Kushner a top-secret clearance upgraded him from earlier temporary and interim status. He never received a higher-level designation that would have given him access to need-to-know intelligence known as sensitive compartmented information.
@insinceredawg can you tell us in your own words why this is an issue?
If Trump's own Chief of Staff and WH lawyer along with the CIA were concerned with Kushner receiving security clearance (even if it's not the highest level designation) than it is an issue. If it wasn't an issue, why would Trump have to go out of his way to demand he receive it and then lie about it?
How far is Trump's dick up all your asses to continue to dismiss every story that comes out about him?
I didn't think you could answer
Why is Kushner a security risk?
Let me ask you, in your own opinion why do you think Kushner should have security clearance?
So all you have is an anonymous CIA source? No reason? This is the same bullshit the Times has been peddling since Trump won -
https://theintercept.com/2018/03/21/jared-kushner-saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman/
What exactly Kushner and the Saudi royal talked about in Riyadh may be known only to them, but after the meeting, Crown Prince Mohammed told confidants that Kushner had discussed the names of Saudis disloyal to the crown prince, according to three sources who have been in contact with members of the Saudi and Emirati royal families since the crackdown. Kushner, through his attorney’s spokesperson, denies having done so.
On November 4, a week after Kushner returned to the U.S., the crown prince, known in official Washington by his initials MBS, launched what he called an anti-corruption crackdown. The Saudi government arrested dozens of members of the Saudi royal family and imprisoned them in the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, which was first reported in English by The Intercept. The Saudi figures named in the President’s Daily Brief were among those rounded up; at least one was reportedly tortured. -
Imagine spending your morning vehemently defending Jared Kushner of all people
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Trump's serial nepotism is troubling. The way these things blow up, it's probably become a feedback loop, reinforcing Trump that these are the only people he can trust.
Once again, this national security kerfuffle amuses me, as Trump has Dems so twisted up that they reflexively BACK the formerly evil CIA, NSA, FBI, NRO and any other sinister 3 letter agency you can think of. -
Vehemently?
Sorry that I asked you guys to back up your assertions because I knew you couldn't
Thanks for more mindless speculation from the Intercept though
Imagine you defending the CIA
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All reporting I don’t like is mindless speculationRaceBannon said:Vehemently?
Sorry that I asked you guys to back up your assertions because I knew you couldn't
Thanks for more mindless speculation from the Intercept though
Imagine you defending the CIA
