• Armok_the_bunny
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    4 months ago

    Ok, could someone explain to me why being a former president is reason enough to be given ongoing access to classified information in the first place?

    • aviationeast
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      4 months ago

      I think its so the current president can call and discuss to get insight from the former presidents

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          4 months ago

          “Nobody ever called me for advice” --Trump, probably

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      4 months ago

      they are excellent resources for a sitting president to speak to for advice on a given area of the world, or experience with a particular country or leadership