Obfuscation

Sarah Huckabee Sanders claims that it isn't the White House's fault that so many of their staffers have not gotten security clearances. She says that it is the fault of the relevant agencies and of Congress for not streamlining the process. Besides the fact that the process needs to be thorough and exacting, Sanders' claim is like saying, "It's not my fault the big bad wolf can't get hired to guard the three little pigs." If you pick candidates with questionable aspects in their backgrounds, you  can expect delays or denials.

Edit: Christopher Wray, FBI director directly refuted the narrative the White House has been pushing, testifying before Congress that the background check on Porter was completed last summer with all of its warts and wrinkles and that the WH knew he had stood accused by more than one wife of spousal abuse. Wray added that the WH asked for clarification later last year which was returned forthwith. Of course all the Trumpettes out there will say that is more evidence that the FBI is conspiring to destroy Trump but that is so insane as to point out their frailties and their idiocy.

Wray is a registered Republican appointed by Trump. There is no particular incentive for him to lie and all the reasons in the world to tell the truth.