(11-15-2016 09:34 AM)pcm0103 Wrote:  I thought clearance like that was only for people whose jobs called for it.

Not necessarily.

(11-15-2016 10:42 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  The two sons probably are too much like dad.

Maybe they'll be president one day too, then.

I don't see a big problem with it. The chances that some sensitive information may get discussed within earshot is likely.

1. You don't get granted a TS because you "might" overhear classified conversations.

2. A person needs to be filling a position that requires such clearance to complete a job/mission.

3. Having a TS or any other clearance for that matter does not constitute a "Need to Know", which further emphasizes point number one.

If an aide or someone comes in with sensitive information needing to be relayed, you clear the room.

(11-15-2016 10:54 PM)mptnstr@44 Wrote:  The Trump kids should not have security clearance unless they have an official government position that requires it and have given up their private business interests in taking on that government position.

Too many possibilities for the "insider security info" to be used or abused for private benefit (must remove all conflicts of interest real or perceived) and it might also put the Trump kids in additional danger for blackmail, kidnapping, etc.

^This, absolutely.

If people were upset about the Clinton Foundation's ties to Hillary's position as Secretary of State, I think Trump's kids running the family business while holding top security clearances should be a massive red flag.

From Donald Trumps Twitter:

4 hours ago - View on Twitter
I am not trying to get "top level security clearance" for my children. This was a typically false news story.


/thread

(11-16-2016 10:46 AM)muffinman Wrote:  From Donald Trumps Twitter:

4 hours ago - View on Twitter
I am not trying to get "top level security clearance" for my children. This was a typically false news story.


/thread

Trump has locked the media out so they just make shite up and wait until something is refuted. Lol. Why would anyone believe anything from them anymore.