The White House has not commented on the testimony for issues of security no doubt (ODT)
A White House whistleblower has told Congress that dozens of rejected security clearance applications were overturned by the Trump administration.
Tricia Newbold claimed applications that were denied for “serious disqualifying issues” were later reversed with little explanation.
The veteran White House security adviser testified to the Democratic-led House Oversight and Reform Committee.
Democrats have long claimed that White House officials have abused clearances.
Ms Newbold, who has worked under both Republican and Democratic administrations, claimed that clearances “were not always adjudicated in the best interest of national security”.
She added that rejections occurred due to a variety of reasons, including “foreign influence, conflicts of interest, concerning personal conduct, financial problems, drug use, and criminal conduct”.
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