| Published March 22, 2025
Trump said that ‘it is no longer in the national interest’ for those listed in the memo to have access to classified information
In a move that has intensified political tensions, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum on Friday revoking the security clearances of several prominent political figures, including former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. This action extends to other individuals such as Attorney General Letitia James, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and former officials Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, and Lisa Monaco.
(L-R) Former US President Bill Clinton, former Vice President Kamala Harris, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former US President George W. Bush during US President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January… Purchase Licensing Rights
Traditionally, former presidents and senior officials retain access to classified information to provide advisory support on national security matters. However, President Trump’s directive marks a significant departure from this norm, effectively barring these individuals from accessing sensitive information and secure government facilities.
The President’s memorandum instructs executive departments and agencies to take necessary actions to revoke these clearances and deny the affected individuals access to classified information. This decision follows President Biden’s 2021 move to block Trump from intelligence briefings, citing concerns about his behavior.
Critics argue that this action appears retaliatory, targeting political opponents and raising concerns about the politicization of security protocols. The list of those affected includes not only Democrats but also anti-Trump Republicans like Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney, both of whom were key witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trials.
The revocation of security clearances for former officials and political adversaries underscores the escalating partisan divide and raises questions about the future handling of security privileges for past government officials
SOURCES: FOX NEWS – Trump revokes security clearances of former opponents Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton
THE NEW YORK POST – Trump revokes security clearance for Joe Biden and entire family, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and other political foes
REUTERS – Trump pulls security clearances for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton
POLITICO – Trump revokes security clearances for Biden, Harris, Clinton and other enemies
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