U.S. lawyer’s clearance revocation sparks Canada caution
Friday, May 30, 2025, 10:21 am
A U.S. lawyer, recently stripped of his security clearance by President Trump, has warned Canada about growing assaults on dissent and the politicization of national security. His cautionary remarks underscore the absurdity of sidelining expertise in favor of political retribution.
An American lawyer stripped of his security clearance by US President Donald Trump says Canadians need to be vigilant about attacks on political freedom south of the border.
Mark Zaid is suing Trump and others after the president stripped him of his security clearance at the same time as Joe Biden and other political figures
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