US President Donald Trump has revoked security clearance for several former top officials, including Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and members of the Biden family, as well as a number of political critics and legal opponents.
The decision follows Trump’s February revocation of predecessor Joe Biden’s clearance, which was reaffirmed in the new directive.
Trump stated: “I have determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to access classified information.”
Security clearance for former presidents and high-ranking officials are traditionally retained as a courtesy.
However, Trump’s order also directed federal agencies to terminate unescorted access to secure government facilities for the named individuals.
Among those stripped of their clearance are top Biden administration figures, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.
Trump also removed security access for two ex-officials from his own administration—Fiona Hill and Alexander Vindman, both of whom testified against him during his 2019 impeachment trial.
Additionally, high-profile Republican critics Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger lost their clearance. Both were part of the House investigation into Trump’s role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and voted in favour of his second impeachment.
Trump’s decision also affects legal figures who have pursued cases against him, including: Letitia James (New York Attorney General) who led multiple lawsuits against Trump’s businesses; Alvin Bragg (Manhattan District Attorney), who prosecuted Trump’s hush money case; Norm Eisen (Attorney), who spearheaded lawsuits against Trump’s federal workforce policies; Andrew Weissmann (Former federal prosecutor), who was part of an investigation into Trump during his first term; Mark Zaid (Whistleblower attorney), who claimed he had not received formal notice despite being informed three times that his clearance was revoked.
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The decision follows Trump’s February revocation of predecessor Joe Biden’s clearance, which was reaffirmed in the new directive.
Trump stated: “I have determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to access classified information.”
Security clearance for former presidents and high-ranking officials are traditionally retained as a courtesy.
However, Trump’s order also directed federal agencies to terminate unescorted access to secure government facilities for the named individuals.
Among those stripped of their clearance are top Biden administration figures, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.
Trump also removed security access for two ex-officials from his own administration—Fiona Hill and Alexander Vindman, both of whom testified against him during his 2019 impeachment trial.
Additionally, high-profile Republican critics Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger lost their clearance. Both were part of the House investigation into Trump’s role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and voted in favour of his second impeachment.
Trump’s decision also affects legal figures who have pursued cases against him, including: Letitia James (New York Attorney General) who led multiple lawsuits against Trump’s businesses; Alvin Bragg (Manhattan District Attorney), who prosecuted Trump’s hush money case; Norm Eisen (Attorney), who spearheaded lawsuits against Trump’s federal workforce policies; Andrew Weissmann (Former federal prosecutor), who was part of an investigation into Trump during his first term; Mark Zaid (Whistleblower attorney), who claimed he had not received formal notice despite being informed three times that his clearance was revoked.
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