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Clapper Banned from K9 Graduation Amid Trump Fallout

7/19/2025

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James Clapper, the former Director of National Intelligence, faced an unexpected ban from attending the graduation of a K9 officer he sponsored, named in honor of his late wife, Susan. This decision arose from a misinterpretation of a Trump executive order by CIA officials. At 84, Clapper remains a vocal critic of Trump, especially concerning Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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James Clapper, the former Director of National Intelligence, faced an unexpected ban from attending the graduation of a K9 officer he sponsored, named in honor of his late wife, Susan. This decision arose from a misinterpretation of a Trump executive order by CIA officials. At 84, Clapper remains a vocal critic of Trump, especially concerning Russian interference in the 2016 election.