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Watch: Trump Stands By Security Clearance Decision

By Bian Elkhatib
Posted August 17, 2018 at 4:35pm

By Bian Elkhatib

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On his way out of town on Friday morning, President Donald Trump spoke about his decision to take away the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan. He also spoke about the investigation of special counsel Robert Mueller and the ongoing trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.

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