Trump to Revoke Security Clearances of 51 Former Intelligence Officials
- President Donald Trump announced plans to revoke the security clearances of over 50 former intelligence officials who signed a letter about Hunter Biden's laptop, which he claims was a Russian information operation.
- The executive order targets the clearances of 50 individuals, including James Clapper, John Brennan, and Leon Panetta, who are all prominent former officials.
- Mark Zaid, representing some affected officials, stated that Trump's action serves as a public policy message to his right-wing base, rather than a strict legal action.
- Trump's unilateral move departs from standard procedures, raising questions about due process and the authority of the president in such matters.
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Trump blocks clearances for 51 ex-intelligence officials who questioned Biden laptop story
President Trump issued 46 executive orders on his first day in office targeting national security issues, including the removal of any security clearances held by 51 former intelligence officials linked to election interference in the 2020 presidential campaign.
Trump moves to revoke clearances of ex-intel officials
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration will move to revoke the security clearances of the more than four dozen former intelligence officials who signed a 2020 letter saying the Hunter Biden laptop saga bore the hallmarks of a…
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