NSA - Former NSA 'Perplexed' Over Reports Of Trump Receiving Intelligence Briefings: 'Puts Whatever He Is Told At Risk Of Being Disclosed' | Benzinga
John Bolton, the former national security adviser, expressed his confusion over reports suggesting that former President Donald Trump could receive intelligence briefings if he becomes the GOP presidential nominee.
What Happened: Bolton voiced his bewilderment over the Biden administration’s reported decision to provide Trump with intelligence briefings. The former President has a controversial history with classified documents.
“I'm somewhat perplexed myself that the Biden White House has apparently agreed that he'll get these briefings,” Bolton said in an interview with MSNBC’s Katy Tur on Friday. "I don't think it makes any sense. And I think it, really, puts whatever he is told at risk of being disclosed."
He went on to say, “If the Biden administration has determined that let this happen, I would impose conditions on the briefings. I wouldn’t let any advisors in the room ...