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Trump’s First Move Against the Deep State: Revoking Security Clearances

  • President Donald Trump revoked the security clearances of 51 former intelligence officials on Inauguration Day, impacting their ability to work as contractors for the U.S. government and defense industry.
  • The decision is seen as a warning to those who politically weaponized their status, as the signers of the letter faced backlash for their involvement in the Hunter Biden laptop narrative.
  • Critics argue that the revocation of clearances aims to silence opposition voices and reflects an increasing authoritarianism within the Trump administration.
  • Supporters of Trump view the clearance revocations as a necessary step to protect the administration's integrity and challenge perceived media bias.
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IOTW Report broke the news in on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
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