Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Biden Officials and Intelligence Personnel
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announces the revocation of security clearances for multiple Biden administration officials and former intelligence agents.
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The laptop was an issue in the 2020 presidential election, as critics said it contained information that could be negative about the former president’s son.
Gabbard Revokes Security Clearances of Dozens of Former Officials, Others
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The moves are the latest in Trump's retribution campaign against what he claims was "weaponization" of the justice and intelligence segments of the federal government under Biden and Democrats.
Biden's intelligence access to President's Daily Brief revoked, DNI Gabbard says
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Since resuming office on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump has undertaken a series of actions to revoke security clearances from individuals he perceives as political adversaries.
Trump strips security clearances from Alvin Bragg, Letitia James and others
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The 51 former intelligence officials signed a letter in 2020 claiming the emails reported by the New York Post had “all the classic earmarks of a Russian information operation.”
Tulsi Gabbard Strips Security Clearances Of 51 Officials Who Signed Hunter Biden Laptop Letter
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Summary
In a move directed by President Donald Trump, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has revoked security clearances for numerous officials from the Biden administration, including Antony Blinken and Alvin Bragg. Gabbard confirmed on social media that former President Biden would no longer receive the President's Daily Brief. The action reflects Trump's ongoing campaign against perceived political adversaries and the contention surrounding the Hunter Biden laptop investigation, in which 51 former intelligence officials claimed the device's emails exhibited traits of Russian disinformation.
Perspectives
Trump's directive to revoke security clearances from Biden officials and former intelligence members is seen as retributive action against perceived political adversaries.
Tulsi Gabbard, as the new DNI, confirmed the revocation of clearances, which included officials involved in investigations of Trump.
The former President's access to intelligence briefings has been cut off, drawing parallels to similar actions taken against him during Biden's presidency.