Pentagon Revokes Security Clearance of Former CIA Officer Susan Miller

The Pentagon has revoked the security clearance of Susan Miller, a retired CIA officer, following allegations regarding her involvement in the controversial 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) that claimed Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. This decision was confirmed by two officials from the Trump administration.

Miller, who has publicly defended the ICA, has been criticized for her claims about her role in the report, which has been described by some as a politically motivated document. A senior Defense official stated, “A woman involved in the Russia Hoax cannot be trusted with a security clearance. Therefore, it has been revoked.”

The ICA, which asserted that Russia sought to aid Donald Trump’s election campaign, has faced scrutiny over its accuracy and the methods used to compile it. Internal communications reportedly indicated that some CIA agents expressed concerns about the quality of the intelligence used in the report, warning that it did not meet established standards.

In recent weeks, Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, has released documents suggesting that the Obama administration may have politicized intelligence to support the narrative of collusion between Trump and Russia. Gabbard stated, “President Obama and his national security cabinet members manufactured and politicized intelligence to lay the groundwork for what was essentially a years-long coup against President Trump.”

Miller has been vocal in her criticism of Trump and his administration, often citing her supposed leadership role in the ICA. However, sources within the intelligence community have disputed her claims, stating that she was not involved in the report’s preparation. One senior intelligence official remarked, “Not an author. Not involved.”

The controversy surrounding the ICA has persisted for years, with many arguing that it fueled a narrative that undermined Trump’s presidency. Critics have accused the intelligence community of overstepping its bounds and engaging in politically motivated actions against Trump and his associates.

In response to the revocation of her clearance, Miller has continued to defend the integrity of the ICA, asserting that there was sufficient intelligence to support its conclusions. She has also criticized the declassification of intelligence records by Trump’s CIA Director John Ratcliffe, calling it a politically motivated act.

The decision to revoke Miller’s security clearance comes amid ongoing investigations into the origins of the Russia collusion narrative. The Department of Justice has requested documents related to the Obama administration’s actions during the election, further complicating the narrative surrounding the ICA.

As the fallout from the Russia investigation continues, the implications of Miller’s revoked clearance may extend beyond her personal career, potentially impacting public trust in the intelligence community and its assessments.

The controversy surrounding the ICA and its implications for U.S. politics remains a contentious topic, with supporters and critics of the intelligence community continuing to clash over its findings and motivations.