Former CIA chief says Trump should ‘be ashamed’
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In this June 16, 2016 file photo, CIA Director John Brennan testified on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate Intelligence Committee, on June 16, 2016.
Former CIA Director John Brennan says President Donald Trump “should be ashamed of himself” for his behavior at CIA headquarters.
That’s according to a statement released by Brennan’s former aide Nick Shapiro.
The statement says Brennan “is deeply saddened and angered at Donald Trump’s despicable display of self-aggrandizement in front of CIA’s Memorial Wall of Agency heroes. Brennan says that Trump should be ashamed of himself.”
Speaking to CIA officers today while standing in front of the memorial for fallen CIA agents, Trump appeared more focused on settling scores with the media. He berated journalists over the coverage of his inauguration and wrongly claimed that the crowd was much bigger than the media reported.
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CIA employees reported that Trump spoke almost entirely about crowd sizes, and he lied throughout his speech. Thirty seconds was spent telling the staff how supportive he would be of the CIA (as opposed to last week, when he likened them to Nazis) and the rest to tell the staff how great and wonderful he is.
Trump is profoundly mentally ill.
Are you a physician?
If you are unable to discern that he is a malignant narcissist, then you are deaf, dumb and blind.
More insults; you haven’t changed. Do you believe President Obama was a narcissist?
You give in to these spoiled political cry babies and you see these adults are just as spoiled as kids.
How ironic klastri that you castigate others while failing to diagnose Obama with the same diagnosis. Obama who constantly in his speeches and interviews referred to himself in the first person. You point the finger at others; yet the finger points back at you.
d_bullfighter – You are comparing Mr. Obama to someone who covers his properties with gigantic gold letters spelling his name. You want to compare people with Narcissist Disorder? Bring it on.
Mr. Trump refers to himself in the third person. That alone shows something is mixed up with his wiring.
His honeymoon is over. The opposition has already stood up and Trump has already started ordering his press secretary to lie on camera. This is going to end very badly for the United States.
Are you unwilling or incapable of responding to my claim klastri that Obama is a narcissist? Nice to see that you avoid the subject entirely. As far as the veracity of your claim regarding Trump’s speech at the CIA, let everyone judge for themselves. Appears that the CIA employees were receptive and enthusiastic:
http://truepundit.com/video-cia-at-war-with-trump-medias-fake-claims-shattered-after-cia-agents-hail-trumps-visit-speech/
d_bullfighter – No. Mr. Obama is not a narcissist.
Is that clear enough? If not, please have a literate friend read my comment to you.
Thanks for your clarity as your reply now allows me to simply point out your own error and ignorance.
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/10/obama-refers-to-himself-75-times-in-farewell-address/
As I wrote Obama constantly refers to himself. Is that clear enough?
It’s obvious that klastri has no concept of brand development and positioning. Trump’s brand is well established world wide through sage marketing efforts.
I suggest you ask a Psychiatrist. You’re wrong.
Don’t expect the general populace to understand mental illness. I would like to know if T is the first POTUS with a serious mental illness or if there has been any prior. NPD is no laughing matter. But T makes it seem that way…
Would I have preferred H? She has her own set of psycho-ness, so probably no.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/201602/study-half-all-presidents-suffered-mental-illness
…if T is the first POTUS with a serious mental illness….?
No, all you have to do is look at the last President.
http://samvak.tripod.com/eir45vaknin.pdf
Trump has a big tent. All are welcome here (as long as you always praise our glorious leader and attack his many ememies no matter what).
Today, Trump again declared war against “the media”, full of so many many liars.
There were definitely 1.5 million loyal Trump supporters at the inauguration, filling the entire Mall from the capitol to the Washington monument. Way way more than Obama. Trump said so, so it must be true.
Sure the photos didn’t show that. But just like climate science and political polling, aerial photography is a creature of the liberal leftist science community.
Who are you going to believe, our glorious truth-telling Trump or your own lying eyes?
Die-hard Trump supporters in unison: LIES. It is Hillary that doth lie. Not the man we call The Donald. Come celebrate at the tent of the most honest one who serve the common people. Yes, he is the genius for he has found a way not to pay taxes. We must learn from him so that we may make America Great Again. The Russians are our friends. They did not hack into our systems. That story about them hacking a power plant is all the concoction of the lying media. They lie we say. So says our leader, the Dear Donald. So, come all ye and kneel before our leader. All those who question his authority are all liars. Yes, all everyone one of them. The Wall shall be built in honor of the Great Donald and named after him. And, yes, Mexico will pay for it. Yay!
Stfup. Just sit back and sip on a margarita
Russian troll
DannoBoy, your post are very entertaining. You sneaky bugga…LOL
Yrump loves the CIA.
Full Trump quote: “I am so behind you. I know maybe sometimes you haven’t gotten the backing that you wanted and you’re going to get so much backing. Maybe you’re going to say, ‘please don’t give us so much backing,’”
Trump will keep giving CIA leaders strong “backing” from behind, over and over until they beg him to stop the backing, “For the love of God. Please stop the backing! We’ll do whatever you say.”
Trump’s response: “OK CIA leaders. Let’s what can be done. Do you happen to have anyone there good at doctoring aerial crowd photos? Just curious. Oh, you do? Great. I think maybe we can stop all the strong ‘backing’ I’ve been giving you from behind. Lord Bannon, gather your troll army. We’re going to have some beautiful photo’s to share!”
Enjoy talking to yourself?
Keep it going Danno, we’re listening…More of us than them Trumpers…Day 1 and they’re cracking already…#MAGA
But, wait Lord Bannon, what have we here? Why, I see you hold within your pocket a copy of the Star Advertise. That is despicable. No one shall hold any news account except for Fox News. Anyone caught reading or watching CNN or reading Star Advertise shall be backed into immediately. And where are my beautiful photos? Care to explain to me the absence of the photos I have asked for? All of you must pay for this insurrection. I shall tweet of your dishonor and you must all now face my backing. Assume the position all you supporters of the lying media. I shall now back all of you with might and displeasure. Wait, is that the photo I asked for? No, that is the photo of my adversary the liar. The liar of all liars. Where perchance did you find this? It is the photo of…Bring to me my friend’s publication, The National Enquirer. Now, that my friend, is the truth. I declare a new law. Everything I say shall now be pronounced as THE truth and ONLY truth. So sayeth all he kneel before me. And, sarge22, thou shall be my deputy on the Star Advertiser blog. You shall have the right to casteth all those who challenge my authority. We shall now back all of the liberal left wing fighters. Back them all I say. Allie, you are here by backed. Scared? You should be as you will face the backing of your life. Cajaybird, you are hereby declared the official truthsayer. Heil Trumpf…
You’re just like the media klastri.
You purposely forgot to mention that they gave him a 5 minute standing ovation.
I watched it myself and was very impressed.
They were invited guests who were purposely assembled in the building on a Saturday – not when the full staff would be there.
Good luck making sense of Trump’s staging and lies.
His “honeymoon” is over. Tomorrow, House and Senate offices are going to start getting phone calls – lots of them – from people who will insist that Congress fights Trump.
Sore loser your “honeymoon” is over. Did you break any windows or burn any cars today? Who are the five people making the calls?
“CIA employees reported that Trump spoke almost entirely about crowd sizes, and he lied throughout his speech.”
Instead of taking klastri’s words at face value, everyone can judge for themselves by listening to the speech itself. Seems like the CIA employees were receptive and enthusiastic:
http://truepundit.com/video-cia-at-war-with-trump-medias-fake-claims-shattered-after-cia-agents-hail-trumps-visit-speech/
They were an invited group there on a Saturday – purposely staged so the real staff would not be there.
Why did he go there on a Saturday if he was going to speak to the employees at the agency?
They were invited guests, to stage a scene, and it worked on you.
He has no respect for the memorial to sacrifice for our country, he’s just using a prop. Mr 5 deferments.
You’re right. Trump a known, proven coward who faked five medical deferments, and then could not remember what they were for.
No matter how many brave people he surrounds himself with, he will never erase the stain of being a coward and draft dodger.
IRT Klastri, former Sec. of the CIA Brennan should be ashamed and must be gone.
kuroiwaj – Mr. Brennan was not the secretary of anything. He was the Director of the CIA.
Do you not know anything? He is gone. He’s the former director. Good grief.
John Brennan certainly doesn’t need my defense. You don’t even know what his title was or that he’s not in the position, so how can you actually write a comment?
Klastri, Cute.
The election is over. Trump won. What part of that don’t you and your whining minions understand. One POTUS at a time. Your candidate choked. Blame her. Blame all the Dummies who like you thought wrong.
Pathological liars aren’t able to feel ashamed.
I thought you were klastri’s buddy. Maybe you can get him some help.
Good job, my truthsayer. We know all you say are all truth. Nothing but the truth. Back Qbcoach as he has chastised my authority as the true and one and only truth. Klastri must be found and backed immediately. Make haste, my deputy of truth. Make them liars say MY truth. As only my truth is the truth. Anyone caught speaking Hillary’s tongue will be backed immediately and forcefully. Heil Trumpf…
Irt klastri, poor buggah is beyond help. I will pray for him in Church today.
I don’t need help from your imaginary friends.
Trumpers grasping for straws, unable to make witty comebacks…#MAGA
Only a matter of time before KABOOM. tick,tick,tick. What a wonderful way to start the New Year.
Only a matter of time before KABOOM. tick,tick,tick. What a wonderful way to start the New Year. The looney North Korean youngster and Pilipino Trioomph welcome the Chumpsters to Loony Tunes
4 years will be over before you know it.
John Brennan shames himself by revealing how political he ran the CIA, by not respecting the constitution and working to support the CIA in service to the country and not to his personal political persuasion. Shame on you Director Brennan, you should apologize to the American People and the President we chose President Donald Trump.
You have no idea what you’re talking about. Zero. You know absolutely nothing about John Brennan, who spent his entire life protecting this country. He said the right thing and won’t apologize. Obviously.
How is it possible that so many Trump supporters are so remarkably ignorant? It doesn’t seem possible that so many people know so little about important government functions and career managers.
klastri, is it possible that you have no idea what I was talking about? Reread the comment, and if you like I could chart it out, I know it isn’t full of name calling and accusations like some Trump haters like, but just let me know.
I read comments twice before commenting. I know that you lied about John Brennan. Enough said.
FORMER CIA Director John Brennan: Trump had a 5 minute standing ovation. Go join Obama in Palm Springs where he’s recuperating from exhaustion after commuting over 300 criminals at the last minute for his final act of defiance. Hey dems and libs, Why don’t you protest that?
Maybe because pardons and commutations are the result of extensive research. Are you privy to any of that? I’m not, and smart people don’t make judgments without that kind of information.
Go look up those people he let off the hook. I hope one of them ruins your little parade some day.
“I hope one of them ruins your little parade some day?”
So you finally admit, in writing, that you’re a sociopath. Finally, some truth from you!
Latenightroach, your spite and childishness is reminiscent of trump’s buffoonish behavior.
Only a matter of time before KABOOM. tick,tick,tick. What a wonderful way to start the New Year. The looney North Korean youngster and Pilipino Trioomph welcome the Chumpsters to Loony Tunes
The thin-skinned, childish, petulant, vindictive one is being true to form. He shamelessly and predictably lies and expects everyone to believe him. He really doesn’t have the decency to feel shame.
Bravo! Perfect description of Obama.
I was right … you’re nine years old.
50 states… you,me,everyone…
Congratulations to our 45th POTUS. Trump will make MAGA inspite of the naysayers.
No, h won’t. He’s a shameless liar, like you.
No adult would stand in front of a wall honoring dead patriots and whine about press coverage that was not slathering enough.
Trump is obviously crippled with personality defects. He’s an embarrassment to the U.S. and a terrible danger from a national security perspective.
And klastri, you’re an embarrassment to the American people who I put my life own life on the line for while serving this country.
You have no clue what it’s like to be a patriot. That’s too bad because you’re really missing out.
I served in the U.S. Army, and will spend the next four year (or until Trump is impeached or resigns) defending the Constitution against the illegal actions that Trump promised during his racist, bigoted campaign.
All thinking people need to join the ACLU to stop Trump, and protest at every illegal move he makes. That’s what real patriots do.
The ACLU must be drastically short of unbiased talent.
@klastri
Your ACLU should be speaking out loudly against loser thugs assaulting people because of who they support before things get really ugly.
On a lighter tone, thank you for your service. I’m happy that we share at least one thing in common besides the color of our blood.
Shuddup and get a f Ing life. Just go back to work and take care of your own cause the truth is no matter whose in charge nothing really changes. Nothing.
hope you’re right because we’ve got the worst possible person in there now. Lying armchair president.
Obama is gone. Hillary is gone. It’s all on Twump. From 1/20/17. Don’t bring Obama or Hillary in the conversation. OK.
Why not. Obama blamed Bush for everything.
Lock her up. Time will tell.
It doesn’t look like this guy is capable of shame. To stand in front of a wall remembering people who have died in service of this country, and whine about the number of people who showed up — or rather didn’t show up – for your inauguration, and brag about how smart you are. Its vintage Trump, which means it’s also crass and shameless.
A political hack – Drain the swamp
Mr. Brennan was not a political hack – he was a career spook.
Mr Pompeo, the new Director nominated by Mr. Trump, is a career hack.
So how did Brennan get into te building anyway?
Just a few fun facts about Brennan: Brennan apologizes acknowledging that the CIA did, in fact, secretly monitor the computers of the Senate Intelligence Committee; the Senate Intelligence Committee releases a summary report that details the CIA’s harsh interrogation techniques, which included mock executions of detainees and rectal feeding … Brennan replied saying its useful interrogation techniques; etc. And yes, Brennan lies like Obama, Trump, Clinton: “We don’t steal secrets .. ” Funny; I guess spying on the committee that’s investing themselves is okay. Or spying on our allies. Not saying the new director is better since we really don’t know him. But reading other articles, it seems like Brennan is quite upset that he wasn’t selected so like a grownup, he’s pouting and screaming at every chance he gets.
Similar to klastri and the other crickets in the neighborhood.
You lost your job.
Get over it and move on.
Nobody likes Sour*Grapes
Brennan is just another loser feeling the agony of defeat. He’s one of the people that Trump says has benefited while Americans have suffered.
How, exactly, has John Brennan benefitted from his long service? He’s earned a fraction of what he could have earned in the private sector?
Do you ever know what you’re talking about?
Get a f ing life and shadup already. Tired of your crap
Then try to muster up the discipline to not read my comments.
I’m not going to stop and could not care less about what you think or do.
Worst then a nagging woman.
The word is worse. Not worst.
And we already know what you think of women. We didn’t need this comment to prove it.
Yes, because adults need your counsel on what to do and not to do.
Given your brilliance, that makes sense!
I’m convinced he is a “NUT”
This choke is a joke. He was feeding Obama fake intel.
john brennan you should be ashamed you did a lousy job as CIA director you are crying because Hillary lost and you don’t have a job, and also 85% of the CIA agents back trump and cheered every time he made statement about them and the media, get over it crybaby.
Brennan should be ashamed of not just doing his job instead of letting the Obama administration making the intelligence community fit the WH narrative. Auwe!
Mr. Trump said that he would never let people down.
This from a man who abandoned two wives and his children.
The gullible will believe anything. Obviously.
If you can’t already observe, Brennan is another leftist political hack who puts his own personal views above the CIA’s mission. His own employees at the CIA want to see him go.