John Brennan Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research provides a look at the life of John Brennan, former director of the CIA.
Personal
- Birth date: September 22, 1955
- Birth place: North Bergen, New Jersey
- Birth name: John Owen Brennan
- Father: Owen Brennan
- Mother: Dorothy Brennan
- Marriage: Kathy (Pokluda) Brennan
- Children: Kyle, Kelly and Jaclyn
Education
- Fordham University, B.A., 1977
- University of Texas at Austin, Masters in Government, 1980
- Studied at the American University in Cairo during college
Career
Brennan was considered a candidate for CIA director after President Barack Obama's election in 2008, but dropped out due to criticism for supporting enhanced terrorist interrogation techniques.
In 1980, Brennan joined the CIA's Directorate of Operations as a Career Trainee.
Author's summary: John Brennan, former CIA director, has a diverse background in education and intelligence.
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