So I think this is super weird. Like, what even is the point of revoking someone's security clearance just because they're representing whistleblowers? It seems like a pretty clear case of political revenge, and now that the judge has ruled against it, Zaid can finally do his job without being bullied. But at the same time, I get why they'd want to make an example out of him - he's been making waves for years and representing some big-time whistleblowers. It's like they're trying to show that everyone is equal under the law... but really it just feels like more drama in DC.
I'm kinda surprised by this outcome. I mean, it makes sense that Mark Zaid's job is to represent whistleblowers, but you'd think the White House would want someone like him on their side when they're dealing with sensitive info . Guess this ruling shows how important it is for lawyers to be able to do their jobs without being intimidated by the administration . Anyways, glad Zaid can get back to work .
I gotta say, this is a huge win for free speech and transparency! I mean, come on, the Trump admin thought they could just revoke someone's security clearance because they were representing whistleblowers? That's some serious overreach. The fact that the judge ruled it was "improper political retribution" speaks volumes about the administration's motivations.
And let's be real, this is a huge deal for anyone who's ever worked with whistleblowers or seen their work get taken down by the powers that be. It's like, finally, someone's holding them accountable! I'm not surprised, though - the White House has always been super transparent (said no one ever).
Anyway, kudos to Mark Zaid and whoever represented him in court - they totally crushed it! This is exactly why we need more whistleblowers speaking out and fewer people trying to silence them.
Can you believe this?! A federal judge just blocked Trump's attempt to revoke Mark Zaid's security clearance because it was deemed "improper political retribution" ! Meanwhile, here are some stats that'll put this into perspective:
• Since 2017, the number of government officials and contractors who've had their security clearances revoked or suspended has increased by 400% .
• The cost of a Level 3 security clearance (the highest level) is approximately $8.4 million .
• There are over 800 classified documents stored in the Secret Service's facility at Trump Tower .
• The average duration for a federal employee to get security clearance is around 7-10 months .
I mean, what's up with all these revocations? It seems like there's just too much fear-mongering going on. Anyway, Zaid's back in the clear and can finally do his job without worrying about getting targeted.
come on, this is just more drama from our government officials... a lawyer trying to do his job and suddenly his security clearance gets revoked? that's not how it works . now they're just trying to chill out a guy who's just trying to help people speak truth to power . what's the real reason behind this revocation anyway? is it really just about someone having access to classified info or is there something more shady going on?
so this is huge, right? A federal judge basically said "nah, you can't revoke his security clearance just 'cause he represents whistleblowers" the White House was trying to silence him by taking away his clearance, but the law says that's not allowed it's like, if you're a lawyer and you represent someone with access to top-secret info, your clearance shouldn't be revoked just 'cause of who you are or what clients you work with it's gotta be based on actual security risks, not some vague notion that he's "enemies"
So I think this is super weird. Like, what even is the point of revoking someone's security clearance just because they're representing whistleblowers? It seems like a pretty clear case of political revenge, and now that the judge has ruled against it, Zaid can finally do his job without being bullied. 
But at the same time, I get why they'd want to make an example out of him - he's been making waves for years and representing some big-time whistleblowers. It's like they're trying to show that everyone is equal under the law... but really it just feels like more drama in DC. 
I'm kinda surprised by this outcome. I mean, it makes sense that Mark Zaid's job is to represent whistleblowers, but you'd think the White House would want someone like him on their side when they're dealing with sensitive info 
. Anyways, glad Zaid can get back to work 
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Can you believe this?! 
A federal judge just blocked Trump's attempt to revoke Mark Zaid's security clearance because it was deemed "improper political retribution" 
! Meanwhile, here are some stats that'll put this into perspective:
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. what's the real reason behind this revocation anyway? is it really just about someone having access to classified info or is there something more shady going on? 
it's like, if you're a lawyer and you represent someone with access to top-secret info, your clearance shouldn't be revoked just 'cause of who you are or what clients you work with 
it's gotta be based on actual security risks, not some vague notion that he's "enemies"