Trump axes security clearances for political foes, including Hillary Clinton, Harris, Cheney
- Donald Trump revoked security clearances for more than a dozen political opponents, including Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, and Kamala Harris, stating it was no longer in the national interest for them to access classified information.
- The list also includes former Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, as well as former Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, who are vocal Trump critics.
- Trump's memo emphasized that these individuals should not receive access to classified material, as they were beneficiaries of their previous positions in government.
- This action is seen as a retaliatory move following Biden's 2021 decision to restrict Trump's access to classified information after he left office.
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