Dozens of people in President Donald Trump’s administration were granted security clearances despite “disqualifying issues” in their backgrounds, a career official in the White House security office has said. Dozens of people in President Donald Trump’s administration were granted security clearances despite “disqualifying issues” in their backgrounds, a career official in the White House security office has said. Dozens granted White House clearance despite concerns, security official saysThe issues included concerns about foreign influence, drug use and criminal conduct. It also sets the stage for another fight between the White House and the Democratic-controlled House. Ms Newbold said she raised her concerns up the chain of command in the White House to no avail.

Source: Irish Independent April 01, 2019 15:56 UTC