Brennan Addresses Indictments and Threats
Former CIA director John Brennan expressed on Saturday that he refuses to be intimidated by the recent actions of prosecutors, especially following the Justice Department’s indictment of former FBI director James Comey earlier in the week.
“I’m not going to be threatened by people like Donald Trump. I’ve always tried to speak my mind and do what I thought was right,” Brennan stated during an appearance on MSNBC’s “Weekend.”
He went on to assert, “And clearly there is corruption and perversion of the judicial system within the enforcement sector.”
On Thursday, Attorney General Pam Bondy disrupted the Congressional investigation by filing charges against Comey for allegedly making false statements to lawmakers.
Officials claim that Comey had obtained approval from former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe to disclose information related to the 2016 investigation into Russian election interference.
Though Comey has denied any wrongdoing, Democrats contend that the charges are politically motivated, and Brennan mentioned that he firmly believes in Comey’s integrity.
“There is no obvious basis for the law or facts for the malicious prosecution against James Comey. Understanding counsel knows that,” he remarked following the indictment.
After the charges against Comey were revealed, President Trump expressed a desire for further indictments against what he termed “corrupted, radical left Democrats.”
In addition to Brennan, notable figures such as New York State Attorney General Letitia James, Sen. Adam Schiff, and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper are also in the spotlight for potential accusations.
“I don’t know what’s coming my way, but I’m not going to stray from my ethics and values, which I believe are important,” Brennan emphasized. “More people need to voice their concerns when they witness government abuses of power and injustice.”
Furthermore, Brennan stated that there is no substantial evidence against him. “Looking back at all my actions and decisions, I’m confident,” he shared with host Eugene Daniels.
He also referred to John Durham, the former special advisor to the Department of Justice, to support his position. “What we did was certainly in line with our legal authorities and the law,” he noted.
In closing, Brennan urged Congressional Republicans to stand against the unlawful prosecution of former officials. “I think more and more people need to speak up. I’m hoping Congressional Republicans will realize the damage being done to this country in these dangerous times where too many Americans are unaware of the extent,” he concluded.
