article_snippet: (CNN)Former CIA director and retired Gen. David Petraeus remains a trusted adviser to the White House on the White House strategy in Iraq, despite being convicted of leaking classified information to (CNN)Former CIA director and retired Gen. David Petraeus mistress and biographer, then lying to the FBI.
article_snippet: The National Security Council and Obama administration have been consulting with Petraeus on matters related to Iraq and ISIS, the White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest confirmed on Monday.
article_snippet: Earnest did not elaborate how long Petraeus has been advising the White House since Petraeus fall from grace, but Newsweek reports the retired four-star general has been in the role since last summer.
article_snippet: Petraeus is somebody who served for a number of years in Iraq.
article_snippet: Petraeus commanded a large number of American military personnel in Iraq,Earnest said.
article_snippet: Petraeus is, I think, legitimately regarded as an expert, when it comes to the security situation in Iraq.
article_snippet: So I think it makes a lot of sense for senior administration officials to, on occasion, consult for Petraeus advice.
article_snippet: Earnest says Earnest is unaware of any particular security precautions put in place by the White House when the White House consults with Petraeus, despite Earnest legal problems and lack of CIA security clearance.
article_snippet: Petraeus is currently the chairman of a global institute for private equity firm KKR.
highlights_snippet: The Obama administration has consulted with Petraeus on matters related to Iraq and ISIS .
  