Former U.S. security officials issued scathing rebukes to President Donald Trump on Thursday, admonishing him for yanking a top former spy chief's security clearance in what they cast as an act of political vengeance. Later Thursday, the retired navy admiral who oversaw the raid that killed Osama bin Laden called Trump's moves "McCarthy-era tactics." Trump said he is reviewing security clearances for these eight: top row from left, former CIA director Michael Hayden, former FBI director James Comey, former acting FBI director Andrew McCabe and former national security adviser Susan Rice. Trump cites 'constitutional responsibility'The initial White House statement about Brennan's clearance made no reference to the Russia investigation. Trump cited 'risks' posed by Brennan's alleged 'erratic conduct and behaviour' in revoking his security clearance.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2018 12:33 UTC