In a surprising development, the Biden administration has appointed James Clapper, John Brennan, and Paul Kolbe, all former intelligence officials, to a DHS “Homeland Intelligence Experts Group” responsible for addressing critical national security matters. This decision has raised eyebrows and concerns due to the history of these individuals.
It’s worth noting that Clapper, Brennan, and Kolbe were signatories of the controversial October 2020 letter that made deceptive claims about Hunter Biden’s laptop, suggesting it might be Russian disinformation. This false assertion had significant ramifications, particularly in the tightly contested 2020 election, where the outcomes in Georgia, Arizona, and Wisconsin were decided by a mere 44,000-vote margin.
The question that naturally arises is why select intelligence officials who were involved in spreading disinformation, which could have influenced a U.S. election, for a role in a DHS Expert Group responsible for national security? This decision appears to be at odds with the principles of transparency and accountability.
Many have questioned whether these individuals should still maintain their security clearances, given their involvement in a matter that cast doubt on the integrity of a U.S. election. The appointment has sparked a broader conversation about the boundaries between national security and political involvement, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in such critical appointments.
Biden Admin Taps Ex-Intel Officials Who Signed Infamous Hunter Biden Laptop Letter To DHS ‘Expert’ Committeet.co/0UgWtgriPI
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