John Brennan

Donald Trump revokes ex-CIA chief John Brennan's security clearance

"It’s astounding how often you fail to live up to minimum standards of decency, civility, & probity. Seems like you will never understand what it means to be president, nor what it takes to be a good, decent, & honest person. So disheartening, so dangerous for our Nation," Brennan wrote.

Aug 16, 2018, 05:53 AM IST

Donald Trump should be `ashamed` of attacks on ex-intel chiefs: former CIA head

Former CIA chief John Brennan hit back at Donald Trump on Sunday, saying the president should be "ashamed" after he attacked as "political hacks" the intelligence leaders who concluded Russia meddled in the 2016 election.

Nov 12, 2017, 22:29 PM IST

Ex-CIA chief says he warned Russia against meddling in US presidential election

Former CIA director John Brennan said today that he warned Russia last summer against meddling in the US presidential election but the Russians went ahead and did it, anyway.

May 23, 2017, 23:46 PM IST

US spy chiefs confront Donald Trump with Russia findings

US spy chiefs were set to confront an openly dismissive President-elect Donald Trump on Friday with their evidence that Russia mounted an unprecedented bid to disrupt the US elections by hacking his Democratic rivals.

Jan 06, 2017, 13:55 PM IST

Russia hits back following CIA chief's accusation on Syria

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that the US-led coalition has caused serious damage in Syria, refuting the head of the Central Intelligence Agency's accusation that Moscow uses a "scorched-earth" policy in the Middle Eastern country.

Jan 04, 2017, 23:04 PM IST

CIA's John Brennan says tearing up Iran deal would be "folly"

"It could lead to a weapons programme inside of Iran that could lead other states in the region to embark on their own programmes," John Brennan said in an interview with the BBC.
 

Nov 30, 2016, 13:56 PM IST

Putin is very aggressive,assertive and manipulative: CIA chief

CIA Director John Brennan today said the US needs to be alert about Russian President Vladimir Putin as he is "very assertive, aggressive and manipulative".

Sep 12, 2016, 00:08 AM IST

ISIS may plan Istanbul-like attack in US: CIA

The despicable attack at Istanbul's international airport that killed dozens and injured several certainly bears the "hallmarks" of the Islamic State's depravity, CIA Director John Brennan said.

Jun 30, 2016, 08:28 AM IST

Istanbul attack bears `hallmark` of IS: CIA director

The suicide assault on Istanbul`s Ataturk airport bears the "hallmark" of an Islamic State attack, CIA Director John Brennan said Wednesday.

Jun 30, 2016, 01:03 AM IST

Secret 9/11 report not evidence of Saudi complicity: CIA chief

CIA chief John Brennan said Saturday that secret findings of a 2002 congressional investigation into the 9/11 attacks should not be taken as evidence of official Saudi complicity.

Jun 12, 2016, 12:08 PM IST

CIA chief expects more IS attacks in 'pipeline'

CIA director John Brennan warned on Monday that the attacks in Paris were likely not a "one off event" and that he expects Islamic State has more operations in the pipeline.

Nov 16, 2015, 22:19 PM IST

Military solution 'impossible' in Middle East: CIA chief

A military solution is "impossible" in parts of the Middle East, US CIA chief John Brennan has said.

Oct 28, 2015, 13:29 PM IST

CIA chief's hacked email: Pakistan uses militant proxies against India

The documents, released by WikiLeaks and deemed classified by the CIA, contained reports on Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Oct 26, 2015, 12:32 PM IST

Teen hacker says he cracked CIA head's personal email: Report

A teenaged hacker broke into CIA Director John Brennan's personal email account and swiped sensitive files including a top-secret application for a security clearance, the New York Post reported.

Oct 20, 2015, 06:03 AM IST