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John O. Brennan

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John O. Brennan

The Challenge: Untold History cast: Sneak peek features Mark Long, Veronica Portillo, and Kobe Bryant
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Reality TV legend Mark Long appears in The Challenge: Untold History documentary. Pic credit: MTV

In a recently-revealed clip from The Challenge: Untold History, viewers can take a trip down memory lane with some of the Og cast members who were part of the show’s early evolution.

Initially, MTV’s The Challenge didn’t involve the extra-fancy production, an extensive cast of reality TV stars, or even a big money prize, as competitors roughed it in an Rv.

Those early years brought Real World and Road Rules together to see which cast might win bragging rights for various missions, among other random prizes they received. Money was on the line at times, but never near the amounts competitors battle for today.

The show’s earliest cast members included legends like The Godfather Mark Long, Darrell Taylor, Jon Brennan, Theo von Kurnatowski, and Veronica Portillo.

A few other famous faces...
See full article at Monsters and Critics
  • 9/20/2022
  • by Matt Couden
  • Monsters and Critics
Ex-cia Boss John Brennan Tells Bill Maher The Deep State Won’t Intervene If Trump Steals Election Or Won’t Leave
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“If we need them to save us from Donald Trump, can they and will they?” Bill Maher bluntly asked John O. Brennan — referring to the U.S. intelligence services — after the ex-cia chief confessed that Trump is “without question” what that worries him most.

“No, Brennan said. Members of the intelligence community are non-partisan. “And as off-putting and distasteful and awful as Donald Trump’s presidency is, these individuals are not going to violate their oath of office to this country, to the constitution, and they’re not going to get involved in politics,” Brennen told the host of HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher Friday as he capped off a week of press appearances for his new book, Undaunted: My Fight Against America’s Enemies, At Home and Abroad.

“I agree that Donald Trump is a real aberration and a danger to our country but I don’t...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 10/10/2020
  • by Jill Goldsmith
  • Deadline Film + TV
Donald Trump Sides With Saudi Prince In Khashoggi Murder: “Maybe He Did And Maybe He Didn’t!”
President Donald J. Trump, proclaiming “America First!” and “The world is a very dangerous place!”, is siding with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Despite the conclusions of the American intelligence community, Trump has issued a statement saying, literally, “maybe he did and maybe he didn’t!”

The statement comes four days after the Washington Post reported that the CIA has concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the assassination of Khashoggi. Although the president said on Saturday that a “very full report” was forthcoming – possibly today – his statement today suggested that the U.S. had not reached a final conclusion – and perhaps never would.

His decision to stand with Saudi Arabia apparently was made prior to reading the expected intelligence report. Trump also has also refused to listen to a recording of Khashoggi’s murder.

Last week, the U.S. imposed sanctions, under the Magnitsky Act, on 17 Saudi citizens suspected of involvement in the murder. Trump’s statement today suggests that’s the end of that.

“Our intelligence agencies continue to assess all information, but it could very well be that the Crown Prince had knowledge of this tragic event – maybe he did and maybe he didn’t!,” writes Trump. “That being said, we may never know all of the facts surrounding the murder of Mr. Jamal Khashoggi. In any case, our relationship is with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They have been a great ally in our very important fight against Iran.”

Trump also notes Saudi Arabia’s financial investment in the United States, and takes credit for it: “After my heavily negotiated trip to Saudi Arabia last year, the Kingdom agreed to spend and invest $450 billion in the United States. This is a record amount of money.”

In the wake of Trump’s statement, former CIA director John O. Brennan called on Congress to “obtain & declassify” the CIA findings on Khashoggi’s death, and said the president “excels in dishonesty.”

“Since Mr. Trump excels in dishonesty, it is now up to members of Congress to obtain & declassify the CIA findings on Jamal Khashoggi’s death,” Brennan tweeted. “No one in Saudi Arabia—most especially the Crown Prince—should escape accountability for such a heinous act.”

Trump’s statement also repeats unsubstantiated claims by Saudi Arabia that Khashoggi was an “enemy of the state” and a member of the Muslim Brotherhood. He added that his decision to stand with Saudi Arabia “is in no way based on” those allegations against Khashoggi, but offers no explanation on why he included the smears in his statement.

The president does not mention that Khashoggi was a journalist or worked for The Washington Post. Khashoggi’s editor at the Post, Karen Attiah, called Trump’s statement “a new low” and “full of lies and a blatant disregard for his own intelligence agencies.”

Trump’s statement on Saudi Arabia + #Khashoggi is full of lies and a blatant disregard for his own intelligence agencies.

It also shows an unforgivable disregard for the lives of Saudis who dare criticize the regime.

This is a new low.https://t.co/mMELjLico8

— Karen Attiah (@KarenAttiah) November 20, 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in a briefing this afternoon, confirmed that, “As the president said today, the United States will continue to have a relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

Said Pompeo, “It’s a mean, nasty world out there.”

Tweeted Sen. Dianne Feinstein, “Human rights is more than just a phrase, it has to mean something. And that means standing up and condemning a brazen murder by a foreign government.”

Here is the full Trump statement:

Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Standing with Saudi Arabia

America First!

The world is a very dangerous place!

The country of Iran, as an example, is responsible for a bloody proxy war against Saudi Arabia in Yemen, trying to destabilize Iraq’s fragile attempt at democracy, supporting the terror group Hezbollah in Lebanon, propping up dictator Bashar Assad in Syria (who has killed millions of his own citizens), and much more. Likewise, the Iranians have killed many Americans and other innocent people throughout the Middle East. Iran states openly, and with great force, “Death to America!” and “Death to Israel!” Iran is considered “the world’s leading sponsor of terror.”

On the other hand, Saudi Arabia would gladly withdraw from Yemen if the Iranians would agree to leave. They would immediately provide desperately needed humanitarian assistance. Additionally, Saudi Arabia has agreed to spend billions of dollars in leading the fight against Radical Islamic Terrorism.

After my heavily negotiated trip to Saudi Arabia last year, the Kingdom agreed to spend and invest $450 billion in the United States. This is a record amount of money. It will create hundreds of thousands of jobs, tremendous economic development, and much additional wealth for the United States. Of the $450 billion, $110 billion will be spent on the purchase of military equipment from Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and many other great U.S. defense contractors. If we foolishly cancel these contracts, Russia and China would be the enormous beneficiaries – and very happy to acquire all of this newfound business. It would be a wonderful gift to them directly from the United States!

The crime against Jamal Khashoggi was a terrible one, and one that our country does not condone. Indeed, we have taken strong action against those already known to have participated in the murder. After great independent research, we now know many details of this horrible crime. We have already sanctioned 17 Saudis known to have been involved in the murder of Mr. Khashoggi, and the disposal of his body.

Representatives of Saudi Arabia say that Jamal Khashoggi was an “enemy of the state” and a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, but my decision is in no way based on that – this is an unacceptable and horrible crime. King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman vigorously deny any knowledge of the planning or execution of the murder of Mr. Khashoggi. Our intelligence agencies continue to assess all information, but it could very well be that the Crown Prince had knowledge of this tragic event – maybe he did and maybe he didn’t!

That being said, we may never know all of the facts surrounding the murder of Mr. Jamal Khashoggi. In any case, our relationship is with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They have been a great ally in our very important fight against Iran. The United States intends to remain a steadfast partner of Saudi Arabia to ensure the interests of our country, Israel and all other partners in the region. It is our paramount goal to fully eliminate the threat of terrorism throughout the world!

I understand there are members of Congress who, for political or other reasons, would like to go in a different direction – and they are free to do so. I will consider whatever ideas are presented to me, but only if they are consistent with the absolute security and safety of America. After the United States, Saudi Arabia is the largest oil producing nation in the world. They have worked closely with us and have been very responsive to my requests to keeping oil prices at reasonable levels – so important for the world. As President of the United States I intend to ensure that, in a very dangerous world, America is pursuing its national interests and vigorously contesting countries that wish to do us harm. Very simply it is called America First!

Since Mr. Trump excels in dishonesty, it is now up to members of Congress to obtain & declassify the CIA findings on Jamal Khashoggi’s death. No one in Saudi Arabia—most especially the Crown Prince—should escape accountability for such a heinous act. https://t.co/exQrZKybhk

— John O. Brennan (@JohnBrennan) November 20, 2018

Other responses:

Statement from Washington Post Publisher and CEO Fred Ryan in response to President Trump's statement today regarding the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. pic.twitter.com/JJzw9yaU6Z

— Washington Post PR (@WashPostPR) November 20, 2018

Human rights is more than just a phrase, it has to mean something. And that means standing up and condemning a brazen murder by a foreign government. Everyone who played a role in this killing must be held accountable.

— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) November 20, 2018

President Trump's refusal to accept the CIA's assessment that Mbs not only knew about but Ordered the assassination of #Khashoggi is a betrayal of the American intelligence community and yet another clear indicator of his disdain for freedom of the press. https://t.co/cgWWkvKFnG

— Carolyn B. Maloney (@RepMaloney) November 20, 2018

President Trump Pardons A Turkey. I think this is one case where the comedians can just let the headline speak for itself.

— Dan Rather (@DanRather) November 20, 2018

Journalists and press freedom campaigners tell me President Trump’s stance on Khashoggi’s murder sends a message to anyone in a position of power that it’s okay to kill their critics, as long as they call them enemies of the people.

— Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) November 20, 2018...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 11/20/2018
  • by Greg Evans
  • Deadline Film + TV
Trump Targets Security Clearances of "Enemy" Media Company Employees
There's something in common between former CIA director John O. Brennan, who had his security clearance revoked by President Trump on Aug. 15, and Philip Mudd, a former CIA and FBI official who is at risk of having the same thing done to him. Both work for television organizations that have been smeared by the president as "fake news" and "enemies of the people."

Out of nowhere last week, Trump announced through White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders that he had taken action against Brennan, who joined NBC News and MSNBC as a contributor earlier ...
See full article at The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
  • 8/21/2018
  • The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Ex-CIA Chief: Donald Trump Pulling Security Clearance Is Dangerous Act Of “Foreign Tyrants And Despots” – Update
Updated with John Brennan’s MSNBC interview: “I’ve seen this type of behavior and actions on the part of foreign tyrants and despots and autocrats for many, many years during my CIA and national security career,” former CIA director John Brennan told MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace on Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled his security clearance. The move came the day after Brennan chastised Trump on Twitter for having called his former White House liaison office communications director a “dog.”

“I never ever thought I would see it here in the United States.”

Trump is sending a message to others who currently hold security clearances within the government, that they had better not say anything critical of Potus or with which he disagrees, Brennan said in the phone interview.

All Americans need to take stock of “what is happening right now in our government and how abnormal and irresponsible and dangerous these actions are,...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 8/15/2018
  • by Lisa de Moraes
  • Deadline Film + TV
Donald Trump Yanks Security Clearance Of Ex-CIA Chief Who Blasted Potus For Calling Omarosa “Dog” – Update
Updated with additional information: President Donald Trump exacted revenge on former CIA director John Brennan this afternoon, announcing he had revoked Brennan’s security clearance and warning there is plenty more where that came from.

The thunderbolt comes one day after Brennan scolded Trump for his tweet calling Omarosa a “dog” as the latest example of Trump’s failure to “live up to minimum standards of decency, civility & probity.” He told Trump his behavior is “so dangerous for our Nation”:

It’s astounding how often you fail to live up to minimum standards of decency, civility, & probity. Seems like you will never understand what it means to be president, nor what it takes to be a good, decent, & honest person. So disheartening, so dangerous for our Nation. https://t.co/eI9HaCec1m

— John O. Brennan (@JohnBrennan) August 14, 2018

Brennan then appeared yesterday on Lawrence O’Donnell’s MSNBC program to elaborate,...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 8/15/2018
  • by Lisa de Moraes
  • Deadline Film + TV
Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper Slams Trump-Putin Presser as ‘Disgraceful’
Anderson Cooper
President Donald Trump’s refusal to endorse the U.S. government’s assessments that Russia interfered in the 2016 election at a joint press conference in Helsinki with Russian president Vladimir Putin drew harsh criticism from not just members of the intelligence community and congressional politicians from both sides of the aisle, but several distinguished news anchors. In a broadcast panel directly after presser, Cooper described it as “disgraceful.”

“You have been watching perhaps one of the most disgraceful performances by an American president at a summit in front of a Russian leader truly that I’ve ever seen,” Cooper said.

CNN’s chief White House corespondent Jim Acosta, who was in the room during the presser, echoed his sentiments, saying it was astonishing to see the president retreat back to previous talking points about Democratic National Committee computer servers and election opponent Hillary Clinton’s emails.

“He had the chance right...
See full article at Variety Film + TV
  • 7/16/2018
  • by Ellis Clopton
  • Variety Film + TV
Marco Rubio
U.S. Senator Quotes Wiz Khalifa, Jay-z During Filibuster (Video)
Marco Rubio
Hip-hop entered the Senate chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday night, with Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida dropping references to "modern-day poets" Wiz Khalifa and Jay-z during a filibuster by one of his Republican colleagues over the government's drone policy. A diehard rap fan who counts Tupac among his favorite artists, Rubio was yielded the floor by Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who had been speaking for hours to block a vote on President Barack Obama's pick of John O. Brennan for CIA chief. Video: Media Obsesses Over Republican Senator's Wet TV Gaffe

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See full article at The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
  • 3/7/2013
  • by Marc Schneider, Billboard
  • The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
July 14 (1933)
White House Gave Hollywood Filmmaker Access To Team That Killed Bin Laden, Records Show
July 14 (1933)
Washington -- Obama administration officials made "a planner, operator and commander of Seal Team Six" that killed Osama bin Laden available to a Hollywood director and screenwriter working on a movie about the successful raid, according to Pentagon and CIA records obtained by the conservative group Judicial Watch.

The group released hundreds of pages of documents on Tuesday, secured under a Freedom of Information Act request, that it says show transcripts of meetings and communication between government agencies, Kathryn Bigelow, the Academy Award-winning director of "The Hurt Locker," and screenwriter Mark Boal.

Rep. Peter King (R-n.Y.), chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, said in a statement Wednesday that the emails tell a "damning story of extremely close, unprecedented, and potentially dangerous collaboration" with top officials at the CIA, Department of Defense and the White House, as well as with a top Democratic lobbying firm, the Glover Park Group.
See full article at Huffington Post
  • 5/23/2012
  • by Andrea Stone
  • Huffington Post
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