Former President Donald Trump announced the revocation of security clearances for individuals he deems disrespectful, including political adversaries. Speaking to reporters, Trump stated his administration has taken such action against those believed to have broken the law or come close to doing so, specifically mentioning former President Joe Biden.
Trump expressed concerns about national security with Biden having clearance, citing what he believes are Biden's detrimental actions and policies. He criticized Biden's immigration policies and questioned his competence.
Trump asserted that Biden doesn't require security clearance or intelligence briefings. He referenced a report that scrutinized Biden's handling of classified information and raised questions about his mental acuity. A Truth Social post by Trump reiterated these points and formally announced the revocation of Biden's clearances and briefings, drawing a parallel to his own experience of being denied access to national security information after leaving office.
In addition to Biden, Trump confirmed the revocation of security clearances for former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Furthermore, Trump has withdrawn Secret Service protection for former National Security Advisor John Bolton and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, despite reported threats from Iran due to their strong stances against the country.
