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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Josh Marcus

Trump strips honor from decorated military intelligence veteran who served both parties

Donald Trump James Clapper
  • The Trump administration's Department of Defense has reportedly renamed the Clapper Leadership Hall at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) headquarters.
  • The auditorium, previously named after former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper , is now the Thomas Knowlton Leadership Hall, honoring a Revolutionary War officer.
  • The change reflects President Trump's long-standing animosity towards Clapper, stemming from his role in investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.
  • Unnamed senior defense officials accused Clapper of politicizing the intelligence community, making him unfit for recognition.
  • Clapper has consistently denied allegations of politicizing intelligence and leaking the Steele dossier, pointing to subsequent reviews that confirmed the investigation's findings.

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Pentagon removes name of Trump critic and Obama’s spy chief from auditorium

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