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 shoo-in for the position of CIA director after US President Barack Obama’s election in November 2008, but dropped out of the running after being criticized for supporting enhanced terrorist interrogation techniques.
He supported the enhanced terrorist interrogation techniques in use since September 11, 2001.
In 1980, Brennan joined the CIA’s Directorate of Operations as a Career Trainee.
Author's summary: John Brennan's biography and career facts.
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