Originally published at: Uptick in Foreign Influence Cases in Security Clearance Denials | ClearanceJobs Blog
I have noticed an uptick in the number of Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals cases involving foreign influence. It could be a coincidence, but I suspect it is not, considering the current political environment regarding the focus on foreign nationals living in the United States and Department of Homeland Security deportations. Here is a…
I also suspect it is not, considering the current political environment.
So its not the multiple affairs that reveal his bad character and judgment, and puts him at risk of coercion, persuasion, or duress but it’s the fact that one person was from Niger is the reason for denial. 
Anyone from El Salvador “maybe associated with MS-13” under this adminstration.
I got a TS SCI in 2012, as a naturalized citizen from a 5 eyes country. I was told then that was not possible… but I got it. I just went through the process again and while it was essentially the same the biggest difference was an obsession and I mean obsession with foreign influence. This time I was told to bring in ALL passports, active or inactive from both countries. Which I did. I have not been back to my country of origin since coming to the US (20 years ago), I have not been out of the US for 10 years, and I disclosed all my foreign friends - yet Im told by friend that were interviewed there was a big focus on if I had traveled and had not disclosed it… I only have a US passport for 10 years. Makes me wonder whether there has been a breakdown in border logging systems and I also assume there must have been some big deal foreign influence issues given the focus. I have not been adjudicated yet - but I disclosed fully so I am not concerned.