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C.I.A. Director Refers Comey, Brennan for Misconduct

7/11/2025

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C.I.A. Director John Ratcliffe has taken a bold step by referring former officials John Brennan and James Comey to the FBI for alleged misconduct, a move that underscores President Trump's relentless pursuit of his perceived adversaries. In a twist, the Secret Service monitored Comey after he shared a provocative photo, igniting fierce debate over potential threats to Trump, despite Comey's insistence of no harmful intent.

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C.I.A. Director John Ratcliffe has taken a bold step by referring former officials John Brennan and James Comey to the FBI for alleged misconduct, a move that underscores President Trump's relentless pursuit of his perceived adversaries. In a twist, the Secret Service monitored Comey after he shared a provocative photo, igniting fierce debate over potential threats to Trump, despite Comey's insistence of no harmful intent.