James Clapper actually said...
I think this is a real abuse of the clearance system, just to use it to attack political opponents or people that have been critical of the president, and, you know, is that now going to become a criterion for obtaining a clearance anywhere in the government is a pledge of fealty or loyalty to President Trump?
Context
James Clapper expresses concern over the potential abuse of the security clearance system to target political opponents.
07/22/2018