Staff Reports
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and former CIA director John Brennan, two key figures in the debunked “Russia collusion” narrative against President Trump, have stood by their decision to sign a letter dismissing the authenticity of Hunter Biden’s laptop. The letter, signed by 51 former intelligence officials, claimed that the laptop was part of a Russian disinformation campaign.
Despite subsequent evidence confirming the validity of the laptop and its contents, Clapper and Brennan have expressed no regrets for their actions. Clapper admitted that he had not seen the laptop himself and did not have access to any forensic analysis of it, but still maintained that the possibility of Russian involvement warranted further investigation. When asked if he regretted signing the letter, Clapper replied in the negative, suggesting only that adding a statement about abiding by the results of a forensic analysis could have strengthened the letter.
Dear @FEC –
It is clear that the actions of these 51 Intelligence Officers were to cause Massive Election Interference & they should be charged & defend actions in court!
Clapper Transcript: No Regrets for Signing Letter Falsely Dismissing HunterLaptop https://t.co/USWYJzAW0P
— 🇺🇸 A Dam Proud Conservative 🇺🇸 (@bradscott78013) June 27, 2024
Brennan, similarly unapologetic, acknowledged that the letter had inadvertently fueled controversy surrounding the laptop. Their testimonies, given to the House Judiciary Committee, occurred prior to the Department of Justice publicly confirming the laptop’s authenticity and prosecuting Hunter Biden for lying on a federal gun form.
The refusal of Clapper and Brennan to express remorse highlights the unwillingness of those involved in the “deep state” to admit mistakes or acknowledge the truth when it contradicts their preferred narratives. The lack of accountability from these former intelligence officials serves as a stark reminder of the lengths to which some are willing to go to protect political interests, even at the expense of truth and transparency. The continued defense of their actions reinforces the skepticism many Americans hold towards the establishment figures who have long wielded power behind the scenes.
