Trumps Russia Lawyer Isnt Seeking Security Clearance, And May Have Trouble Getting One..

[HipChick]

No question in my mind — in order to represent President Trump in this matter you would have to get a very high level of clearance because of the allegations involving Russia,” said Robert Bennett, who served as President Bill Clinton’s personal lawyer. Like many Washington lawyers, Bennett has held security clearances throughout his career.As the spotlight on Russia intensifies with new email disclosures that his son, son-in-law, and then-campaign manager met in June 2016 with a Russian attorney who promised damaging information about Hillary Clinton, Kasowitz’s lack of a security clearance could hinder the president’s legal and political response to the scandal.One possible explanation for Kasowitz’s decision not to pursue a clearance: He might have trouble getting one.

In recent weeks, ProPublica spoke with more than two dozen current and former employees of Kasowitz’s firm, Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, as well as his friends and acquaintances. Past and present employees of the firm said in interviews that Kasowitz has struggled intermittently with alcohol abuse, leading to a stint in rehab in the winter of 2014-15.Several people told ProPublica that Kasowitz has been drinking in recent months. (The vast majority of those who spoke to ProPublica for this article declined to be quoted by name, citing Kasowitz’s penchant for threatening lawsuits.)

Experts on federal security reviews told ProPublica that recent episodes of alcohol abuse are a major barrier to receiving clearance, a process that involves government agents poring over a person’s past and interviewing family, friends and colleagues. Investigators typically raise flags about behaviors that might make someone vulnerable to blackmail or suggest poor judgment.
Kasowitz’s spokesman said he doesn’t need a clearance. “No one has suggested he requires a security clearance, there has been no need for a security clearance, and we do not anticipate a need for a security clearance,” the spokesman said. “If and when a security clearance is needed, Mr. Kasowitz will apply for one with the other members of the legal team.”Kasowitz’s spokesman did not directly respond to questions about whether he has struggled with alcohol abuse, but said the attorney is able to drink in moderation without a problem.

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[Barack_America]

1. Alcoholism is a disease I'd rather not shame but...

...Kasowitz should totally run with this excuse and run far, far away.

I can't imagine representing Trump is a good gig for a recovering alcoholic, for one. For another, Trump's presidency is about to explode like the Hindenburg.

[Gothmog]

2. Kasowitz should not be granted security clearance

[rainbow4321]

3. Since NYT has been spot on with everything so far

And their most recent article said his lawyer is not happy w/ Trump, pissed that Jared is more interested in protecting himself than Trump, AND has recently considered resigning...I imagine following thru with a spill your guts security clearance is NOT a priority to him. He's probably thinking why bother at this point.

It's sad to think that Toxic Trump could lead him to lose ground on his soberness. Trump wouldn't give it a second thought and he will probably blame all his legal losses on the lawyer's "drinking".
As low as that sounds, there is no "too low" for Trump.