ADAD“From a national security perspective, that’s just an outrageous vulnerability,” said Larry Pfeiffer, who previously served as chief of staff at the CIA. ADIntelligence officials said the magnitude of Trump’s debts pose a vulnerability that is compounded by his determination to prevent his financial records from becoming public. The tax records provide a new lens through which to view Trump’s behavior toward foreign autocrats. Trump’s aversion to challenging Russian President Vladimir Putin has been particularly baffling to national security officials. Officials said that the power of the presidency makes it difficult for U.S. intelligence or national security officials to take any steps to respond to the revelations about Trump and take any steps to minimize risks to security.

Source: Washington Post September 28, 2020 21:56 UTC