Trump Revokes Joe Biden’s Security Clearance, Following Precedent Set in 2021

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Former President Donald Trump has announced he is revoking Joe Biden’s security clearance and access to daily intelligence briefings, citing the precedent set by Biden in 2021 when he denied Trump access to classified information. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information.”

Trump, using his famous reality show catchphrase “JOE, YOU’RE FIRED,” justified the move, referencing his own security clearance being revoked by Biden four years ago. At the time, Biden had ordered the Intelligence Community to stop providing Trump with sensitive national security details, a courtesy typically extended to former presidents.

The decision follows Trump’s ongoing efforts to revoke the security clearances of multiple former intelligence officials linked to the Biden administration. Over 40 individuals, including former CIA directors, had their clearances removed after Trump accused them of interfering in the 2020 election. Trump also revoked the security clearances and details of key officials, such as former US military commander Mark Milley and former top medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Trump’s reasoning for Biden’s clearance revocation centers on claims that Biden “could not be trusted with sensitive information,” citing a Justice Department inquiry into Biden’s handling of classified files. Though the investigation did not lead to criminal charges, it revealed Biden’s poor memory, including his inability to recall key events such as the year his son, Beau, passed away, and specific moments of his vice-presidency under Barack Obama.

Biden’s team has yet to respond to Trump’s move, and the White House has not issued an official statement as of Friday evening. This latest development highlights the ongoing tension between the two former presidents, both of whom have taken steps to limit each other’s access to national security information since leaving office.

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