Summary: Attorney Mark Zaid discusses his extensive experience representing whistleblowers in the government, including those involved in pivotal political events such as the Trump impeachment. He reveals how his security clearances were reportedly revoked by President Trump, which he believes is part of a broader campaign of retribution against perceived political enemies. Zaid also explains the significance of security clearances in his legal practice and his plans for potential recourse against the revocation.
Affected: Legal representation in the intelligence community
Keypoints :
- Mark Zaid has represented a variety of whistleblowers, impacting cases during both Republican and Democrat administrations.
- His role in the whistleblower case that led to Trump’s first impeachment put him at odds with President Trump, resulting in the alleged revocation of his security clearances.
- Zaid highlights the importance of security clearances for legal representation in classified environments and discusses potential avenues for challenging the revocation.
Source: https://therecord.media/whistleblower-lawyer-mark-zaid-trump-administration-security-clearances