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U.S. President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of several high-profile Democratic figures, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former President Joe Biden. In a memorandum released Friday, Trump stated it was "no longer in the national interest" for these individuals to access classified information.
The move, announced shortly after Trump arrived at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf club for the weekend, also targets former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Republican ex-Representative Liz Cheney, national security adviser Jake Sullivan, and Russia expert Fiona Hill, among others. National security lawyer Mark Zaid and former GOP lawmaker Adam Kinzinger, both known for their criticism of Trump, also had their clearances revoked.
Although the immediate impact of the revocations is unclear, the action underscores escalating political tensions as Trump continues to confront his opponents. Traditionally, former presidents and top officials retain access to intelligence briefings to offer guidance on national security matters. Biden previously stripped Trump of such access in 2021.
The decision is widely seen as part of Trump's broader strategy to sideline his critics and reassert control ahead of the upcoming election cycle. The unprecedented step of removing clearances from former top officials, both Democratic and Republican, has intensified debate over the use of national security measures for political retaliation.
Trump, who defeated Clinton in 2016 and lost to Harris and Biden’s ticket in 2020, appears to be escalating efforts to isolate key political adversaries as the 2024 race heats up. The move further widens the partisan divide and raises questions about the future use of intelligence access in political warfare.
