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Grammy23

(5,818 posts)
7. It boggles the mind how this happened.
Wed Feb 14, 2018, 10:30 PM
Feb 2018

How can some one without full security clearance get access to sensitive information? How are they permitted access to the Oval Office? Hell, how are they even allowed to use a toilet in the White House! Why are they allowed to come to work, day after day, wander unimpeded from going into any area they choose, sit in on meetings and any of dozens of other things that those working in the White House may need to do?

Has this EVER happened in any other White House? I suspect most of us never even think about security clearances for White House employees because our assumptions are that no one works there or has access to sensitive (Top Secret) material without the full clearance. Anyone without the clearance would not have privileges to attend meetings or see documents until the clearance was obtained. And if a person did not get the clearance, someone would ask WHY?

This White House has more than 100 people working there without full security clearance. That is just ridiculous. Beyond comprehension. We deserve answers. Now.
Well, they couldn't pass a clearance anyway so... Drahthaardogs Feb 2018 #1
and DT himself handmade34 Feb 2018 #2
Rules. Who cares about rules and Security Clearances? democratisphere Feb 2018 #3
Does it matter? DT is giving Putin all he wants. nt NCjack Feb 2018 #4
Are any of the named Boris? Vladimir, or Svetlana, or Natasha? chuckstevens Feb 2018 #5
We need to sit down the WH until it gets right. 130? Our countrys security is at grave risk. notdarkyet Feb 2018 #6
It boggles the mind how this happened. Grammy23 Feb 2018 #7
Does the President get a commission on all sales? moondust Feb 2018 #8
big scandal bigtree Feb 2018 #9
So, why arent Dems pissing mad? PunksMom Feb 2018 #10
Wow. Seems HuckleBeeLieMachine is bereft of a proper clearance. Stinky The Clown Feb 2018 #11
Just saw this on Brian Williams n/t malaise Feb 2018 #12
'mazing, innit? Stinky The Clown Feb 2018 #13
So who will be the first journalist brave enough to ask Grammy23 Feb 2018 #14
a huge scandal.... sunonmars Feb 2018 #15
Indeed poboy2 Feb 2018 #16
A presidency that is above the law Stinky The Clown Feb 2018 #17
How about calling it an 'outlaw government'? poboy2 Feb 2018 #19
Well, yeah... But Hillary had a private e-mail server!!! Blue_Tires Feb 2018 #18
They are all criminals Generic Brad Feb 2018 #20
Chris Hayes reporting on this now. poboy2 Feb 2018 #21
Lawrence O doing it too. poboy2 Feb 2018 #22
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