A group of former senior US intelligence officials have warned that Donald Trump poses “a clear and present danger” to national security, and that his actions have made the United States less safe..
In a statement released on Wednesday, the group, which includes former CIA directors John Brennan and Michael Hayden, said that Trump’s “erratic behavior, his disdain for the rule of law, and his impulsive decision-making” have “seriously damaged” US security..
The statement comes after a series of actions by Trump that have raised concerns among intelligence professionals, including his decision to fire FBI Director James Comey, his repeated attacks on the intelligence community, and his efforts to undermine the Russia investigation..
“Trump has repeatedly demonstrated that he is not fit to be president,” the statement said. “He is a clear and present danger to our national security, and we urge Congress to take immediate action to remove him from office.”.
The statement from the former intelligence officials is the latest in a growing chorus of voices calling for Trump’s removal from office. In recent weeks, a number of Republican lawmakers have also called for Trump to be impeached, and a number of high-profile Republicans have resigned from his administration..
The growing pressure on Trump comes as he faces a number of investigations into his campaign’s ties to Russia and his obstruction of justice. The House Intelligence Committee is investigating whether Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to interfere in the 2016 election, and the Special Counsel’s Office is investigating whether Trump obstructed justice in the FBI’s investigation into the Russia investigation..
Trump has denied any wrongdoing, and he has repeatedly attacked the investigations as a “witch hunt.” However, the growing pressure on him is raising questions about whether he will be able to survive the investigations and remain in office..
The statement from the former intelligence officials is a significant development, as it represents a growing consensus among intelligence professionals that Trump is a threat to national security. The statement is likely to further damage Trump’s already low approval ratings and increase the pressure on him to resign or be impeached..
