Ex-CIA officer stripped of clearance ‘determined to run’ for Mitch McConnell’s seat

Joel Willett, a Democratic candidate, says he has seen firsthand' how Trump administration is weaponizing the government

A former CIA officer stripped of his security clearance by the Trump administration has announced he's running for Senate as a Democratic candidate to claim Mitch McConnell's long-held Kentucky seat.

Joel Willett launched his candidacy Wednesday, weeks after director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revoked his clearance as part of a purge targeting 37 current and former intelligence officials.