He served as chief counterterrorism advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama, with the title Deputy National Security Advisor for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, and Assistant to the President. Did evidence exist of collusion, coordination, conspiracy, between the Trump campaign and Russian state actors at the time you learned of 2016 efforts? Former CIA Director John Brennan, a vocal Trump critic, on Monday took to Twitter to announce that he now plans "to ignore Trump," and will "leave his fate to … John Owen Brennan (born September 22, 1955) is a former American intelligence officer who served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from March 2013 to January 2017. Former CIA Director John Brennan testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the House Intelligence Committee Russia Investigation Task Force in May 2017. Brennan told the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in May 2017 the CIA provided the FBI with information on contacts between Russian officials and Trump campaign figures. Originally Published by the Gatestone Institute. A private family funeral will take place at St Josephs RC Church followed by burial at The Vale. In one case, Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC), asked Brennan specifically:. In a shocking moment of honesty and clarity, Obama CIA Director John Brennan gave the rest of America keen insight into The Washington DC Establishment’s plans and actions for the Trumpsters and other “Deplorables” populating the land. Brennan said he was “concerned” about the contacts because of known Russian efforts to “suborn” Trump campaign associates. So what sets John Brennan, former CIA director, apart from Roger Stone, a professional prankster, really, it's obvious. On 8 March 2013, John Brennan was sworn in as CIA Director. Brennan made that characterization more than once during his sworn testimony before the House Intelligence Committee. After a management position in the Office of Near Eastern and South Asian Analysis, Mr. BRENNAN John James Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd December 2020, aged 88 years. Former CIA Director John Brennan testifies before the House Intelligence Committee, May 23, 2017. John Brennan’s Dark Fantasies Become a Homeland Security Bulletin By Chris Farrell. Former CIA Director John Brennan testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 23, 2017, before the House Intelligence Committee Russia Investigation …