Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden and others have security clearances revoked
President Donald Trump made headlines recently when he decided to revoke the security clearances of several high-profile political opponents, including Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, and Liz Cheney. This move came after these individuals had either criticized Trump or taken actions against him.
In a memo released by the White House, Trump stated, “I have determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to access classified information.” The list included prominent figures such as Antony Blinken, Jacob Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, Andrew Weissmann, and others. Notably, the memo also mentioned revoking the security clearances of Joseph R. Biden Jr. and any member of his family.
Following this decision, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced that she had revoked the security clearances of individuals listed in Trump’s memo and barred them from accessing classified information. Additionally, the individuals mentioned in the memo had their unescorted access to secure U.S. government facilities revoked.
In response to the news, some of the affected individuals took to social media to share their reactions. Mark Zaid and Norman Eisen mentioned that this was not the first time their security clearances had been revoked. Adam Kinzinger, who retired from the military a year ago, emphasized that he no longer held a security clearance and criticized Trump in a video post.
In a separate development, Trump also announced the revocation of Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, the adult children of Joe Biden. Trump cited the cost of providing protection for the Bidens, stating that it was unnecessary. While federal law mandates lifelong Secret Service protection for former presidents and their spouses, this protection does not extend to their immediate family members once they leave office. Both Trump and Biden had extended protection for their children during their time in office.
Overall, Trump’s decisions regarding security clearances and Secret Service protection have generated significant controversy and debate. The implications of these actions on national security and political dynamics remain to be seen.
