Trump revokes security clearances of key Biden-era officials

Bad guy. Take away his passes.”

Trump, who had already removed former President Joe Biden’s clearance this week, now added former Secretary of State Antony Blinken to that list, telling The New York Post he had said

I wouldn’t do it specifically. If something comes up, he’s certainly prime time for investigation. … It’s not good what he did to our country,

Trump told the Post

I don’t trust him. He’s not worthy of trust … To safeguard national security,

said Trump

This is to take away every right they have [revoking security clearances] including they can't go into [federal] buildings,

Trump told the Post, which characterized the revocation as largely symbolic rather than consequential for James and Bragg

These actions are unprecedented in a democracy. This is not about national security—it's a calculated move of political retribution and obstruction. By targeting officials involved in investigations and foreign policy, Trump is undermining the rule of law and putting America's security at risk."

Brian Krassenstein, entrepreneur and anti-Trump internet personality, wrote on X, formerly Twitter

He set this precedent in 2021, when he instructed the Intelligence Community (IC) to stop the 45th President of the United States (ME!) from accessing details on National Security , a courtesy provided to former Presidents,

Trump wrote

There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings,

the president posted on Truth Social