I really question his ability to -- his fitness to be in this office. I worry about, frankly, you know, the access to nuclear codes. If he in a fit of pique, he decides to do something about Kim Jong-un, there's actually very little to stop him. The whole system's built to ensure a rapid response if necessary. So there's very little in the way of controls over, you know, exercising nuclear option, which is pretty damn scary.
Clapper reiterates his concerns about Trump's fitness for office and the implications for national security.
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