In praising President Obama, former DNI Clapper says the original intelligence report referencing Russian interference in US elections of 2016, was directed by Obama. That report did not find that the Trump Campaign conspired with the Russians.
What is more surprising is the link to CIA Director Brennen as the person papering the halls of Congress with the salacious dossier. Devin Nunes pointed that out earlier this week.
The two together show a dangerous politicalization of the Intelligence Community, which includes the FBI which had several of its best and finest removed for their actions. That is partly the fault of the politicos in Washington, but equally a part goes to the willingness of senior leaders to engage in politics rather than stick to business. Having been in the Intelligence business most of my career, I find it odd that so many have allowed themselves to become part of this. It is shameful and deserves some special attention and oversight, something it will never get while Democrats remain in charge of the House of Representatives.
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