Major security lapses in the WH 4-7-2019

7, April 2019                       Major security lapses in the WH


Whistleblower Tricia Newbold revealed explosive revelations that senior Trump officials overturned at least 25 security clearances despite, “serious disqualifying issues.” Newbold, who works at the White House Personnel Security Office, told the House Oversight and Reform Committee the targeted individuals had been flagged by her office due to concerns about either blackmail, conflicts of interests, criminal conduct or foreign influence. The vengeful White House retaliated by suspending Newbold for 14-days without pay and hid critical files.

President Trump overruled such concerns by granting his inner circle, including Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, security clearances allowing them to conduct their private and public activities unimpeded by US intelligence.

Earlier this year, President Trump pressured his former chief of staff, General John Kelly, to grant clearances for his daughter Ivanka Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, both senior advisers, ignoring the objections of intelligence officials. Newbold included Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in her list of high risk individuals who were flagged as having serious foreign business entanglements. The American public needs to know why career officials were overruled and these security clearances granted. Trump supporters, “if you read this letter I urge you to express your outrage and love of country by dumping your MEGA hats”. We can no longer tolerate this blatant nepotism – demand the removal of Ivanka and Jared from the White House and immediately revoke security clearances of the remaining 23 individuals.

Tricia Newbold I solute you for your incredible courage, fortitude and high ethical standards!