President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has revoked the security clearances of individuals he does not respect, including his political adversaries. Trump stated that this decision was made based on his belief that certain individuals had either broken the law or come close to doing so in the past.
Among those whose security clearances were revoked are former President Joe Biden, former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Trump also recently pulled Secret Service protection for his former national security adviser John Bolton and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Trump's decision to revoke Biden's security clearance and stop his daily intelligence briefings was justified by citing a report from former special counsel Robert Hur, which raised concerns about Biden's handling of classified materials due to frequent memory lapses. Trump argued that Biden's access to classified information was unnecessary and highlighted the need to protect national security.
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump emphasized that he would always prioritize safeguarding national security and referenced the precedent set in 2021 when Biden restricted the 45th President's access to certain intelligence details. Trump's post concluded with a direct message to Biden: 'JOE, YOU’RE FIRED. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!'
Despite facing threats from Iran over their foreign policy positions, both Bolton and Pompeo had their security protection revoked by Trump. The president's actions have sparked debate and criticism, with some questioning the motivations behind the revocations and the potential implications for national security.
