Trump officials nixed his security clearance. Now, this Kentucky Democrat is running for US Senate

Joel Willett, a former CIA officer and Kentucky native, is taking on a new mission: running for the U.S. Senate. After having his security clearance revoked by the Trump administration earlier this year, Willett hopes to turn the spotlight on his national security experience to reshape the state’s political landscape.

Trump officials nixed his security clearance. Now, this Kentucky Democrat is running for US Senate