Trump revokes security clearances for Biden, Harris, others

Donald Trump has removed security clearances for Joe Biden and a number of other former officials, claiming it is in the national interest. This decision means Biden can no longer attend daily intelligence briefings. Trump stated that Biden "can't be trusted" with sensitive information. Besides Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton have also lost their clearances. Other notable figures affected include former Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former National Security Advisor Jacob Sullivan. The memo detailing this decision was signed on March 21. It states that these individuals will no longer have access to classified information or certain government facilities. Trump claimed his actions were justified because Biden had done something similar to him in 2012. In his memo, Trump directed executive departments to revoke any active security clearances held by those named. He highlighted concerns about Biden's age and memory, referring to an inquiry into how classified files were stored. Trump's order raises questions about the treatment of former presidents and officials regarding access to classified information.