The President is considering pulling the security clearances of former holders of National Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation positions. Why is this such a big deal?
As a military veteran, I held a security clearance for the entire time I served. Upon leaving the service I never expected to make use of or have need of my security clearance. The security clearance is necessary for certain military positions and a very narrow niche of government employment positions. Security clearances are not needed for the conduct of daily business in ones post-military or civilian retirement.
The attached video of today's White House Press briefing has the security clearance question at approximately the 5:15 mark into the event.
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