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| U.S. Revokes Security Clearance of Former Afghanistan Envoy Tom West and 36 Officials |
| 2025-08-23 |
| [KhaamaPress] The U.S. revoked the security clearance of former Afghanistan envoy Tom West and 36 officials, citing misuse of intelligence, politicization, unauthorized disclosures, and breaches of professional standards. The U.S. National Intelligence Agency has revoked the security clearance of Tom West, former Special Representative for Afghanistan, along with 36 other current and former officials. In its statement, the agency accused them of politicizing intelligence, misusing classified information, and acting against national security priorities. It added that they had failed to meet professional standards. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said in a separate post that those who place personal interests above their oath to the Constitution “destroy the sacred trust” they promised to uphold. She emphasized that security clearance is a privilege, not a right, and accused the officials of manipulating intelligence, unauthorized disclosures, and serious breaches of professional conduct. Tom West was appointed in October 2021 after Zalmay Khalilzad stepped down. He had previously served as Khalilzad’s deputy during the Doha peace negotiations with the Taliban. During his tenure, West faced criticism from human rights and women’s rights activists who accused him of whitewashing the Taliban and helping create conditions for global engagement with the group. He resigned from his post in 2024 and now works with the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. His case illustrates Washington’s growing push for accountability and the protection of sensitive information. Mr.West was included in this list from three days ago, courtesy of Frank G:
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| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #2 I would like to see this multiplied by at least a factor of 1000. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2025-08-23 08:48 |
| #1 The moment Trump is out all these people are right back in. "We need professionals, not political Trump appointees." A purge like Stalin had never seen. |
| Posted by: Jairong+Scourge+of+the+Gepids2435 2025-08-23 06:48 |