Security clearances help prevent blackmail. Suppose a foreign power last year told Rob Porter they had photos of his ex-wife after he assaulted her. They want Porter to do XYZ. What would he have done? We don't know, but no White House official should ever be in that position.

Security clearances help prevent blackmail. Suppose a foreign power last year told Rob Porter they had photos of his ex-wife after he assaulted her. They want Porter to do XYZ. What would he have done? We don't know, but no White House official should ever be in that position. https://t.co/cLznIrvMMH

— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) February 11, 2018