John O. Brennan

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🇺🇦Former CIA Director & Obama White House official. Proud Fordham Ram, UT-Austin Longhorn. My memoir, Undaunted,

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1	Apr 5, '18	I served 6 Presidents, 3 Rs & 3Ds. I directly supported Clinton, Bush 43, and Obama. While I didn't agree with all their policy choices, I admired and respected all of them, as	6.8×	200k	61k	262
2	Mar 17, '18	When the full extent of your venality, moral turpitude, and political corruption becomes known, you will take your rightful place as a disgraced demagogue in the dustbin of history	6.6×	153k	60k	535
3	Jul 16, '18	Donald Trump’s press conference performance in Helsinki rises to & exceeds the threshold of “high crimes & misdemeanors.” It was nothing short of treasonous. Not only were	6.2×	134k	57k	376
4	Oct 25, '18	Stop blaming others. Look in the mirror. Your inflammatory rhetoric, insults, lies, & encouragement of physical violence are disgraceful. Clean up your act....try to act Presid	4.7×	135k	41k	199
5	Aug 15, '18	This action is part of a broader effort by Mr. Trump to suppress freedom of speech & punish critics. It should gravely worry all Americans, including intelligence professionals	4.2×	98k	33k	153
6	Sep 4, '18	Colin Kaepernick drew our collective attention to the problem of continued racial injustice in America. He did so not to disrespect our flag but to give meaning to the words of the	3.7×	114k	29k	181
7	Nov 15, '19	Your comments reflect the despicable nature of your character, hate & fear of our foreign service officers & desperation to protect your corrupt & criminal acts. Your e	3.2×	86k	23k	323
8	Dec 11, '22	Dr. Fauci is a national hero who will be remembered for generations to come for his innate goodness & many contributions to public health Despite your business success, you wil	3.1×	65k	11k	411
9	Aug 23, '18	I take no delight in seeing the steady collapse of a U.S. Presidency, but I do take strong comfort in knowing that the rule of law & our great government institutions are preva	2.9×	86k	20k	70
10	Nov 27, '18	Your feelings of inferiority, insecurity, vulnerability, and culpability are loud & clear. You remind me of how many corrupt authoritarian leaders abroad behaved before they we	2.7×	73k	20k	131
11	Aug 14, '18	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	2.7×	75k	23k	129
12	Dec 9, '19	The damage being inflicted by @realDonaldTrump on our national conscience & our government is tragic. Members of Congress & staffers who defend & misrepresent his indef	2.7×	66k	18k	169
13	May 9, '20	It is unsurprising @realDonaldTrump enjoys wallowing in his fetid self-indulgence, but I find it surreal that so many other government officials encourage his ignorance, incompeten	2.7×	62k	14k	180
14	Aug 17, '19	The stain Donald Trump leaves on our Nation’s soul should be a constant reminder that we cannot assume candidates for public office have the competence, integrity, & decency Am	2.6×	65k	16k	110
15	Sep 28, '19	A reminder to federal officials: There is no limit on the number of individuals who can use the whistleblower statute. If you think you were involved in unlawful activity as a resu	2.6×	62k	21k	231
16	May 20, '18	Senator McConnell & Speaker Ryan: If Mr. Trump continues along this disastrous path, you will bear major responsibility for the harm done to our democracy. You do a great disse	2.5×	52k	20k	68
17	Apr 12, '19	Your unfitness for office has never been more stark, your lack of humanity never more apparent, your politics never more craven, & your ultimate political ignominy never more c	2.5×	60k	17k	142
18	May 14, '20	.@realDonaldTrump’s propaganda & disinformation machine, which operates according to a despot’s playbook, is the most aggressive & odious in history. It far surpasses even	2.5×	52k	15k	248
19	Feb 21, '20	We are now in a full-blown national security crisis. By trying to prevent the flow of intelligence to Congress, Trump is abetting a Russian covert operation to keep him in office f	2.4×	46k	21k	352
20	Jan 26, '19	Your cabal of unprincipled, unethical, dishonest, and sycophantic cronies is being methodically brought to justice. We all know where this trail leads. If your utter incompetence i	2.4×	63k	19k	170
21	Dec 31, '18	It is my sincere hope that the forthcoming exposure of your malfeasance & corruption will convince enough Republicans to abandon you in 2019. We have had enough of your whining	2.2×	59k	17k	92
22	Jun 10, '18	Your wrong-headed protectionist policies & antics are damaging our global standing as well as our national interests. Your worldview does not represent American ideals. To alli	2.1×	52k	16k	77
23	Nov 2, '18	As a former resident of Texas and a proud UT-Austin alumnus, I believe Beto O’Rourke is the type of individual Texans need in the U.S. Senate to represent their best interests. He	2.1×	65k	16k	49
24	Jan 30, '19	Your refusal to accept the unanimous assessment of U.S. Intelligence on Iran, No. Korea, ISIS, Russia, & so much more shows the extent of your intellectual bankruptcy. All Amer	2.1×	55k	19k	110
25	Oct 16, '19	Mitch, Lindsey, Marco, & other Rs: You own @RealDonaldTrump’s disastrous decision to abandon the Kurds & America’s global responsibilities. By putting your crass politics a	2.1×	61k	16k	114
26	Dec 21, '17	Trump Admin threat to retaliate against nations that exercise sovereign right in UN to oppose US position on Jerusalem is beyond outrageous. Shows @realDonaldTrump expects blind lo	2.0×	45k	21k	3
27	Apr 13, '18	Your kakistocracy is collapsing after its lamentable journey. As the greatest Nation history has known, we have the opportunity to emerge from this nightmare stronger & more co	2.0×	52k	18k	103
28	Dec 10, '18	Whenever you send out such inane tweets, I take great solace in knowing that you realize how much trouble you are in & how impossible it will be for you to escape American just	2.0×	58k	14k	101
29	Oct 8, '20	In debate, @Mike_Pence lied about handwritten notes of mine from 2016 that referenced unsubstantiated Russian allegation about Secretary Clinton. Follows DNI Ratcliffe’s politicize	2.0×	53k	20k	296
30	Oct 9, '18	It is impossible to overstate @realDonaldTrump’s corrosive impact on our political culture & national character. Rejection of his demagoguery, his lies, and the politics of fea	2.0×	57k	18k	49
31	May 8, '18	Today, Donald Trump simultaneously lied about the Iranian nuclear deal, undermined global confidence in US commitments, alienated our closest allies, strengthened Iranian hawks, &a	1.9×	50k	19k	74
32	Jun 3, '20	There should be no place in American society, much less in our government, for the depravity being demonstrated daily by @realDonaldTrump. Members of his Cabinet who enable such be	1.9×	51k	13k	103
33	Sep 29, '18	Key takeaways this week: Dr. Ford is a national treasure; Sen. Jeff Flake is an admirable man with a conscience, while craven politician Lindsey Graham is not; Kavanaugh’s temperam	1.9×	54k	14k	59
34	Feb 4, '20	Rand Paul is beneath contempt. He typifies the worst of @realDonaldTrump’s craven enablers. Any Senator excusing this dangerous behavior makes a mockery of public service. History	1.9×	45k	11k	133
35	Nov 19, '18	You constantly remind us how substantively shallow & dishonest you are on so many fronts, which is why we are in such dangerous times. You would need an extremely tall ladder t	1.9×	58k	16k	90
36	Nov 24, '20	For four years, I spoke out vigorously against Donald Trump’s craven dishonesty, corrupt pursuit of personal interests, & trampling of our democratic principles. After serving	1.9×	62k	8.2k	394
37	Apr 28, '18	Mr. Trump: Your hypocrisy knows no bounds. Jim Clapper is a man of integrity, honesty, ethics, & morality. You are not. Jim Clapper served his country for over a half century,	1.9×	48k	17k	57
38	Jul 13, '18	Watching the spectacle of the House “hearing” with Peter Strzok today, I was reminded of the words of Abraham Lincoln: “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falt	1.8×	49k	17k	102
39	Jul 4, '18	As we mark the 242nd year of our great Nation’s birth, let us remember the words of our 1st President, George Washington: “The bosom of America is open to receive not only the opul	1.8×	50k	18k	72
40	May 22, '19	I subsequently learned from the Mueller report that there was a lot more evidence of collusion and obstruction of justice than was indicated in the misleading & highly politici	1.8×	44k	14k	84
41	May 14, '19	Senator Graham & his ilk bear responsibility for damage being done to our national interests—at home & abroad—by acquiescing to Mr. Trump’s incompetence, corruption, &	1.7×	37k	11k	75
42	May 24, '19	Young people everywhere: Please do not emulate Mr. Trump’s very immature behavior. Find others of honesty, integrity, & decency to be your role models. And always try to do wha	1.7×	39k	9.9k	85
43	Feb 13, '20	While you fabricated bone spurs to avoid military service, John Kelly served as a brave & valiant military officer. One can disagree with John’s views, statements, or actions,	1.7×	49k	11k	91
44	Oct 2, '19	Press conference with Finnish President shows @realDonaldTrump is a national disgrace who deserves impeachment, conviction, & ouster from office. Republicans in Congress must a	1.7×	49k	11k	67
45	Dec 20, '18	Okay, Republicans. How much longer are you going to let this farcical “presidency” continue? At a time of such political, economic, and geo-strategic turbulence—both nationally and	1.7×	39k	14k	63
46	Feb 25, '19	You shame yourself & the Office of the Presidency every time you try to smear those who dedicate their lives to public service. These elected officials, like so many others, ha	1.7×	46k	12k	47
47	Nov 30, '18	The iceberg of lies, deceit, corruption, & criminality is steadily but surely surfacing, despite the efforts of many in high places to keep it submerged. How large is the icebe	1.7×	46k	12k	103
48	Apr 23, '19	Just imagine if we had a President who did not live in constant fear of being exposed as a fraud, who did not have to obstruct justice to survive politically, and who had the intel	1.7×	44k	11k	82
49	Mar 20, '19	Hmmm...your bizarre tweets and recent temper tantrums reveal your panic over the likelihood the Special Counsel will soon further complicate your life, putting your political &	1.7×	40k	9.4k	63
50	Mar 20, '20	donald trump’s rant against @PeterAlexander reveals the extent of trump’s incompetence, insecurity, & juvenile petulance. He is not & never has been a leader. He is a natio	1.6×	41k	11k	74
51	Feb 1, '18	I had many fights with Congressional Dems over the years on national security matters. But I never witnessed the type of reckless partisan behavior I am now seeing from Nunes and H	1.6×	38k	19k	6
52	Jun 23, '18	Your fear of exposure is palpable. Your desperation even more so. When will those of conscience among your Cabinet, inner circle, and Republican leadership realize that your unprin	1.6×	40k	14k	56
53	Apr 27, '18	A highly partisan, incomplete, and deeply flawed report by a broken House Committee means nothing. The Special Counsel’s work is being carried out by professional investigators—not	1.5×	35k	13k	49
54	Nov 13, '19	The impeachment process will reveal whether Republicans will tolerate corruption, dishonesty, & avarice in our Nation’s highest office. If so, America’s political soul & gl	1.5×	42k	12k	78
55	Sep 24, '18	Any attempt by the White House to subvert or manipulate law enforcement should be resisted. Rather than resigning, officials should stand their ground & wait to be fired. Resis	1.5×	41k	12k	33
56	Nov 20, '18	Since Mr. Trump excels in dishonesty, it is now up to members of Congress to obtain & declassify the CIA findings on Jamal Khashoggi’s death. No one in Saudi Arabia—most especi	1.5×	35k	12k	50
57	Jul 11, '18	It is in the interest of America’s security if NATO leaders push back against the reckless behavior of Donald Trump, who is dangerously naive & grossly ignorant of how the worl	1.4×	36k	15k	140
58	Jul 16, '18	Why did Trump meet 1 on 1 with Putin? What might he be hiding from Bolton, Pompeo, Kelly, & the American public? How will Putin use whatever Trump could be hiding to advantage	1.4×	35k	13k	54
59	Jul 18, '19	Compare the words, tone, & spirit of any previous President with the undignified, divisive, & hate-filled invective spewed by Mr. Trump. Until so-called “Republicans” put n	1.3×	36k	8.8k	60
60	Jun 26, '20	.@realDonaldTrump is thoroughly, irredeemably, & dangerously broken. Like other unprincipled despots, he will use any tactic to retain power. This is our most serious domestic	1.3×	32k	9.3k	81
61	Aug 29, '19	Jim Comey is far more decent, ethical, honest, competent, & patriotic than you could ever hope to be. It is only because the AG & Republican Senators refuse to put country	1.3×	31k	7.7k	74
62	Apr 2, '20	MBS is responsible for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. That you refer to him as a “friend” is telling of your total lack of morality, ethics, & integrity.	1.3×	40k	11k	123
63	Mar 5, '18	@realDonaldTrump This tweet is a great example of your paranoia, constant misrepresentation of the facts, and increased anxiety and panic (rightly so) about the Mueller investigati	1.3×	36k	11k	56
64	Aug 26, '18	A man of tremendous courage, patriotism, and integrity, Senator John McCain will be remembered by history as one of our country’s greatest heroes. His life of service and his stron	1.3×	46k	8.3k	23
65	Aug 4, '18	What responsible & right-thinking adult can point to @realDonaldTrump as a role model for our youth? Whenever he spews lies, insults, and polarizing hate speech against fellow	1.3×	38k	11k	41
66	Sep 30, '20	Unsurprisingly, Lindsey Graham is willfully, brazenly, & cravenly misrepresenting the facts in today’s Senate Judiciary hearing with Jim Comey. I am so looking forward to the d	1.3×	44k	9k	55
67	Jan 21, '20	During more than 33 years in public service, I never heard a government lawyer so misrepresent the facts & deceive the American public as WH Counsel Pat Cipollone just did in t	1.3×	33k	11k	123
68	Oct 4, '19	How many other Republican Senators are ready to show the courage, integrity, & principled position of Senator Romney? Thank you, Senator, for putting our Nation & our Const	1.3×	32k	6.6k	34
69	Oct 31, '18	As the child of an immigrant, I will vote for candidates who believe in America living up to its values & remaining the world’s melting pot. I will vote for individuals who are	1.2×	41k	10k	32
70	Sep 24, '19	Impeachment hearings are essential to determine whether Donald Trump, as alleged, engaged in extortion of a foreign government for personal political gain. If the allegations are t	1.2×	39k	7.9k	56
71	Feb 20, '18	It never ceases to amaze me how successful you have been making yourself so small, petty, and banal with your tweets. Your insecurity is well deserved, as is your concern over Russ	1.2×	35k	11k	15
72	Sep 16, '19	There is no doubt that @realDonaldTrump precipitated this crisis by reneging on nuclear deal & declaring economic war on Iran. We now face a major national & international	1.2×	29k	8.5k	59
73	Mar 29, '18	I personally know and greatly respect Ronny Jackson....as a terrific doctor and Navy officer. However, he has neither the experience nor the credentials to run the very large and c	1.2×	35k	11k	26
74	Oct 30, '20	And let’s not forget that a Biden presidency means that AG Bill Barr, DNI Ratcliffe, Sec State Mike Pompeo, WH xenophobe Stephen Miller, & the rest of Trump’s corrupt cronies w	1.2×	37k	8.3k	61
75	Sep 26, '19	Whistleblower deserves our praise & gratitude. Donald Trump getting very sloppy & careless in corrupt practices & cover up attempts. Democrats & Republicans (those	1.2×	37k	7.9k	59
76	Jun 29, '19	It is wonderful as well as inspirational to see that our country, once again, has someone of such great talent, grit, & integrity representing our country on the world stage. C	1.2×	38k	7.1k	44
77	Jul 16, '19	Our Nation is at an historic crossroads—whether we will be a divided, racist, & bigoted society as espoused by @realDonaldTrump & the Trump Party, or a country that prides	1.2×	30k	7.7k	50
78	Nov 15, '20	Trump will never acknowledge he lost the election. Honesty & accepting reality are not in a despot’s DNA. Despite his tantrum, Inauguration Day will arrive, and President Biden	1.2×	44k	5.4k	64
79	May 29, '19	You do not have a scintilla of the intellect, decency, & principles of VP Biden. What you do have is #BidenEnvy.	1.2×	27k	6k	26
80	Sep 16, '18	It’s neither illegal nor a witch hunt. Thankfully, most Americans have confidence in Bob Mueller & believe in legitimacy of investigation. Irrespective of party, all should acc	1.2×	34k	9k	19
81	Sep 30, '20	I have to compliment Donald Trump on doing an excellent job at tonight’s debate of demonstrating that he is a despicable ignorant fool.	1.2×	39k	8.4k	51
82	Mar 28, '19	It doesn’t matter if you are a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or an American of any or of no political affiliation. We all should hold our elected officials and those who	1.2×	36k	8.9k	81
83	Feb 11, '20	It is deeply heartening to see DOJ public servants not cower in the face of bullying by donald trump. Except for Sen. Romney, Republicans in Congress should be shamed & voted o	1.1×	29k	7.6k	59
84	Jan 9, '20	Gang of 8 in Congress is entitled to ALL intelligence on Soleimani killing. @realDonaldTrump’s lies, reckless jingoism, and incompetence disgrace the office of the presidency. Righ	1.1×	30k	8.3k	74
85	Jan 6, '21	One person is responsible for the surreal act of sedition unfolding at our Nation’s Capitol. His name is Donald J. Trump, & he is being enabled by many Republicans in Congress.	1.1×	35k	9.1k	100
86	May 20, '18	“Any man can make mistakes, but only an idiot persists in his error.” Marcus Tullius Cicero, (106-43 BC)	1.1×	28k	7.8k	93
87	Jun 1, '18	This is why I speak out against Mr. Trump and will continue to do so....	1.1×	27k	9.8k	117
88	Nov 24, '20	And while I will refrain from referencing Donald Trump in Twittersphere again, I will not hesitate to denounce public officials of any political stripe who I believe betray the tru	1.1×	41k	2.9k	76
89	Mar 7, '18	You show an amazing albeit unsurprising ignorance of how technology, automation, and the attendant evolution of economics and societies have transformed the world. Your simple mind	1.1×	29k	11k	38
90	Jun 16, '18	All Americans—not just your supporters—deserve a President who is honest, ethical, selfless, & substantive. Our country faces daunting domestic & international challenges.	1.1×	27k	7.9k	21
91	Sep 9, '20	In his comments to Bob Woodward, Donald Trump reveals what an absolute abomination he is. If he had a conscience or a soul, he would resign. Tragically for us, he has neither.	1.0×	27k	7.2k	58
92	Jul 6, '18	You are to governance & politics what Bernie Madoff was to the stock market & investment advice. The two of you share a remarkably unethical ability to deceive & manipu	1.0×	28k	9.8k	65
93	Sep 4, '20	Last year, a former four star general & colleague who worked directly for Trump said to me, “Donald Trump is the most loathsome individual I ever met.” Trump’s attitudes &	1.0×	29k	10k	150
94	Nov 5, '18	Opportunity to repudiate @realDonaldTrump & to restore Congressional ability to thwart his recklessness & fear mongering arrives tomorrow. Vote for individuals who represen	1.0×	31k	9.4k	25
95	Jan 22, '19	Pithy, pointed, & perfect advice to Mr. Trump: “Resign.”	1.0×	30k	8k	43
96	Nov 22, '18	On this special day, I give thanks for all Americans who honorably serve and protect our Country as well as those who bravely speak out against injustice, lies, prejudice, & se	1.0×	34k	6.2k	22
97	Aug 13, '18	You’re absolutely right. If you were “presidential,” you would focus on healing the rifts within our Nation, being truthful about the challenges we face, & showing the world th	0.9×	29k	7.5k	25
98	Jun 26, '18	When the Special Counsel’s work is done, the Republican Party must have its modern-day equivalents of Watergate heroes—Howard Baker, Elliot Richardson, Bill Ruckleshaus, John Dean—	0.9×	26k	7.6k	21
99	Nov 12, '18	Trudeau, Macron, Merkel...it is so refreshing to see principled leaders saying & doing the right things...for their countries as well as for global peace & stability. I mis	0.9×	29k	7.3k	22
100	Nov 24, '20	I now plan to ignore Trump. I leave his fate to our judicial system, his infamy to history, & his legacy to a trash heap. The national security team of P-E Biden and VP-E Harri	0.7×	27k	2.7k	68

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