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Trump getting security briefings? (Original Post) KT2000 Jul 2016 OP
He doesn't have the attention span, and he's probably getting the pre-K edition Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #1
I'll bet they redact a load of shit. MADem Jul 2016 #2
thanks - KT2000 Jul 2016 #4
Either that or duncang Jul 2016 #7
HA! That's what they should do workinclasszero Jul 2016 #12
Maybe they'll give him ... NanceGreggs Jul 2016 #3
the he could say - KT2000 Jul 2016 #5
Well he hasn't stared into his eyes and called him pooty-poot. Socal31 Jul 2016 #6
Thankfully, it's the PRESIDENT leftynyc Jul 2016 #8
did not know this... ExtraGriz Jul 2016 #11
Trump's Russian handler will tell him what to ask for. UCmeNdc Jul 2016 #9
I think the only solace that I can take maxrandb Jul 2016 #10

Maru Kitteh

(28,341 posts)
1. He doesn't have the attention span, and he's probably getting the pre-K edition
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 03:03 AM
Jul 2016

or at least I hope as much.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
2. I'll bet they redact a load of shit.
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 03:06 AM
Jul 2016

Maybe they'll feed him phony info that he can pass on to his pal Putin--LOL!

Love to see him caught in a disinformation web--it would serve him right. They could force him to be a double agent, or do jail time.

IIRC they usually start once we're into general season--post convention, before the debates.

They're not real detailed though--the POTUS - elect gets HARD and complex briefings.

But then again, all former POTUSes, VPotuses, and SECSTATES also get these briefings, as they are occasionally asked to assist the US as special envoys.

KT2000

(20,585 posts)
4. thanks -
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 03:15 AM
Jul 2016

I can hear it now - Folks, if you only knew what I know! It's yuuuuge! Actually he will likely make up whatever he wants and hint is from classified material.

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
12. HA! That's what they should do
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 08:08 AM
Jul 2016

Feed him some false info and then wait and see if his good buddy Putin picks up on it.

NanceGreggs

(27,816 posts)
3. Maybe they'll give him ...
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 03:14 AM
Jul 2016

... "briefings" about how Monaco is planning to invade the US, Itchikookistan is on the verge of civil war, and Sweden has declared ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics as their official language. It's not like he'll know the difference.

On a more serious note, I believe the POTUS has the final say as to what Trump is actually made privy to.

UCmeNdc

(9,600 posts)
9. Trump's Russian handler will tell him what to ask for.
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 05:55 AM
Jul 2016

Do not forget about his campaign manager has Russian intelligence connections also.

maxrandb

(15,337 posts)
10. I think the only solace that I can take
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 07:37 AM
Jul 2016

is that the Executive Branch controls what gets briefed. My guess is that the Executive Branch is going to be extremely diligent in what they provide to that ass-hat Trump.

Let's get busy to ensure it's the ONLY time he ever gets within 100 yards of a National Intelligence Brief.

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