Article snippet: MORE’s security clearance. Most Republican and Democratic lawmakers who balked at Trump’s treatment of Brennan argued that former senior intelligence officials can provide useful guidance to current leaders based on their past experiences, and for that reason should keep their clearances as long as they don’t improperly disclose information. Sen. MORE (R-Maine), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said Brennan “has been far too political in his comments” as a recently retired CIA chief but said that Trump went too far. “Unless there was some disclosure of classified information of which I’m unaware, I don’t see the grounds for revoking his security clearance," she said, calling Trump’s decision “unwise." Asked if she was worried about the precedent, Collins said, “I think it’s unwise because generally recently retired intelligence officials have a lot to contribute to the analysis that is being done.” Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman MORE (R-Wis.), who frequently defends the president. “I have no problem with it whatsoever.” “I think the way he has conducted himself is inappropriate for a former CIA director,” he added. Brennan has publicly criticized Trump on multiple occasions. He told MSNBC anchor Brian Williams last month that he was “totally shocked” at Trump’s performance during a press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit in Helsinki. “I just found that it was outrageous,” he said. On another occasion last... Link to the full article to read more