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MineralMan

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17. There should be many people up in arms.

Wed Aug 31, 2022, 01:14 PM

Aug 2022

Trump, as President, automatically is cleared to view any classified information. He no longer is, and hasn't been since the second President Biden was sworn in.

And yes, records are kept by the various agencies of his having or viewing such documents.

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About SCI Classified Documents [View all] MineralMan Aug 2022 OP

I never had clearance at that level... but getagrip_already Aug 2022 #1

Yes. Exactly. MineralMan Aug 2022 #2

That really bothers me. We're seeing a complete break down of our democratic structures. yardwork Aug 2022 #44

I never had a security clearance, but my Dad and Mom did. TexLaProgressive Aug 2022 #3

Most people have no clue about what sorts of things MineralMan Aug 2022 #4

Trump's defense Pantagruel Aug 2022 #6

I have no expertise, in fact no experience at all, with classified materials, rsdsharp Aug 2022 #13

Exactly. sarge43 Aug 2022 #34

SCI Documents Can Only Be Accessed or Viewed in a SCIF Beetwasher. Aug 2022 #5

Yes, Exactly. MineralMan Aug 2022 #8

Precisely, which points not only to the crime of removing (stealing) them crickets Aug 2022 #23

unless SCIF is "Shitty Carpet In Florida"... nah, it's a crime scene 0rganism Aug 2022 #25

Trump doesn't have time for your rules IronLionZion Aug 2022 #7

Screw around and find out, eh? MineralMan Aug 2022 #9

I had top secret clearance CanonRay Aug 2022 #10

The Moment President Biden Was Sworn In, MineralMan Aug 2022 #14

I had a Q level ALBliberal Aug 2022 #11

Yes. Trump, himself, could never have received a security clearance MineralMan Aug 2022 #15

With a clearance you receive ample training on situations ALBliberal Aug 2022 #30

The problem is that Presidents get special treatment. MineralMan Aug 2022 #32

He should never have been given the deference ALBliberal Aug 2022 #35

Have question MM. Do you know how it worked Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2022 #12

There should be many people up in arms. MineralMan Aug 2022 #17

This is such an important thread because so many civilians halfulglas Aug 2022 #16

Exactly. Trump always played fast and loose MineralMan Aug 2022 #19

I have a question about the whole process of tracking SCI documents? Lonestarblue Aug 2022 #18

Essentially, yes, a President can order a viewing of MineralMan Aug 2022 #21

The real danger is Putler already has his copies KS Toronado Aug 2022 #20

I have no idea, nor any way of knowing. MineralMan Aug 2022 #22

Someone has to sign for the documents at sometime, or has that been done away with? LiberalArkie Aug 2022 #24

I'm sure that is still required. MineralMan Aug 2022 #26

My thinking was that someone had to bring them the document that they requested. The person LiberalArkie Aug 2022 #36

Yes. I'm sure an intensive investigation is underway MineralMan Aug 2022 #37

We shouldn't have ever known anything really. In any other country, everyone involved would have LiberalArkie Aug 2022 #46

Will other former military folks recognize this? yardwork Aug 2022 #27

Well, those who worked with intelligence information would recognize it. MineralMan Aug 2022 #28

Air Force Security Service/Army Security Agency The Butler Aug 2022 #40

Yes. I was in the USAFSS. MineralMan Aug 2022 #42

My wife spent 30 years in CIA. Including being the stand in 'station chief' during a coup ... marble falls Sep 2022 #47

It's telling that very few congresspeople have served in the military (or IC) erronis Aug 2022 #33

The worst part mn9driver Aug 2022 #29

Yes. I'm sure the assumption in the intelligence community MineralMan Aug 2022 #31

Here is a comparison to his taking federal classified documents home appleannie1 Aug 2022 #38

Yes, that is similar. MineralMan Aug 2022 #39

He's not the only one who touched those documents relayerbob Aug 2022 #41

I'm sure you're right about that. MineralMan Aug 2022 #43

My first job back in 1970, a little off topic, cksmithy Aug 2022 #45