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President Trump has taken bold action to revoke security clearances for high-profile Democrats and political rivals, including Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, and Joe Biden. This move follows through on his promise to hold accountable those he claims abused government power. Critics call it political revenge, but supporters say it’s about protecting America from deep state actors.
The list of those losing access includes Biden’s entire family, former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and January 6 committee members Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger. New York prosecutors Letitia James and Alvin Bragg, who led cases against Trump, also had clearances pulled. The order blocks them from classified briefings and secure federal facilities without escorts.
This isn’t Trump’s first strike. Earlier this month, Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard stripped clearances from dozens of ex-officials tied to the 2020 Hunter Biden laptop letter. In February, Trump revoked Biden’s clearance outright, calling him a security risk. The latest memo expands that purge to Trump’s longtime critics.
Democrats claim Trump is weaponizing security clearances. But conservatives argue these individuals politicized intelligence against him. For example, retired Gen. Mark Milley secretly assured China in 2020 that America wouldn’t attack—a move Trump called treasonous. Revoking Milley’s clearance earlier was seen as fixing reckless decisions.
The president’s memo reverses Biden’s 2021 order yanking Trump’s clearance over “erratic behavior” post-January 6. Trump supporters say this levels the playing field. Former officials traditionally keep clearances as a courtesy, but Trump argues loyalty to America must come first.
Some affected downplayed the move. Adam Kinzinger joked he retired from the military years ago, while lawyer Mark Zaid called it “the third time” his clearance was revoked. But Trump allies stress this isn’t a joke—classified access is a privilege, not a right, especially for those who “targeted patriots.”
The clearance crackdown pairs with Trump ending Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden. Critics call it petty, but the White House says taxpayers shouldn’t fund security for a convicted felon (Hunter) or a president’s adult children. It’s part of broader efforts to drain the swamp of special treatment.
Together, these actions signal Trump’s no-nonsense approach to national security. While liberals screech about norms, conservatives cheer a leader finally cleaning house. From immigration to intelligence, Trump’s showing that putting America first means holding enemies accountable—no matter their titles.
