Trump revokes Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and rivals' security clearances
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Trump revokes Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and rivals' security clearances

India Today  

US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of several top political figures, including his former election rivals, Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton. Key figures affected In line with this order, senior officials from the Biden administration have lost their security clearance, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco. New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, who have led legal proceedings against Trump, are two of the people who will no longer be cleared to access sensitive government information. Trump's move to target prominent political targets, especially those connected to the January 6th Capitol riot probe, further complements the roll call of persons whose security clearance has been terminated.

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Trump revokes security clearances for Biden & Harris: Which other political rivals are on the list?
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4 days, 13 hours ago

Trump revokes security clearances for Biden & Harris: Which other political rivals are on the list?

Firstpost  

‘I have determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to access classified information,’ Trump wrote in a memo issued on Friday Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and a wide range of political opponents in a late-night presidential memo issued on Friday, escalating his campaign to purge …

US: Donald Trump pulls security clearance for Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, cites, ‘no longer in national interest’
4 days, 22 hours ago

US: Donald Trump pulls security clearance for Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, cites, ‘no longer in national interest’

Live Mint  

On Good Friday, US President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to revoke the security clearances of his predecessor, Joe Biden, and several senior former White House and national security officials. As reported by AFP, the individuals whose access to classified information was revoked included Biden, his family members, and Vice President Kamala Harris, who had been Trump's opponent …

Trump revokes security clearances for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and others
Top News
4 days, 23 hours ago

Trump revokes security clearances for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and others

India Today  

US President Donald Trump on Friday took away security clearances for former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and others in his latest move against his Democratic opponents. The Republican president, who has also revoked the security clearance for former President Joe Biden, defeated Clinton in the 2016 presidential election and Harris in last year's election. …

Trump targets Biden, Harris in US security clearance purge
Top News
5 days, 23 hours ago

Trump targets Biden, Harris in US security clearance purge

Al Jazeera  

The executive order also targets Hillary Clinton and Antony Blinken, former state secretaries, and some Republicans. US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearance of his predecessor, Joe Biden, in a sweeping move that also targeted former Vice President Kamala Harris and several senior former White House and national security officials. Trump’s latest executive action is seen as part …

Trump revokes classified access for Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and others
5 days, 23 hours ago

Trump revokes classified access for Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and others

NPR  

Trump revokes classified access for Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and others toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP President Trump said he has revoked the security clearances of more than a dozen political adversaries, including former President Biden, former Vice President Harris and several former Biden administration officials. In a presidential memorandum released Saturday, Trump said it was "no longer in the national …

Trump nixes security clearances for Biden, Harris, Clinton, other enemies
5 days, 23 hours ago

Trump nixes security clearances for Biden, Harris, Clinton, other enemies

Salon  

Donald Trump continued his revenge tour late Friday as he directed federal agencies to revoke security clearances for Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and his other enemies. “I hereby direct every executive department and agency head to take all additional action as necessary and consistent with existing law to revoke any active security clearances held by the aforementioned individuals …

Lindsey Graham Defends Trump Revoking Security Clearances
1 week, 4 days ago

Lindsey Graham Defends Trump Revoking Security Clearances

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Lindsey Graham is defending President Donald Trump’s attacks on law firms and attorneys which he’s deemed his enemies. The senator from South Carolina said he was more than fine with Trump’s decision to pull security clearances and slap other restrictions on legal adversaries while speaking to CBS moderator Margaret Brennan on “Face the Nation” on Sunday. …

Trump Makes 'Authoritarian' Move Toward Lawyer That Held Him Accountable
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump Makes 'Authoritarian' Move Toward Lawyer That Held Him Accountable

Huff Post  

A lawyer who had full security clearances for nearly 30 years and a long history of representing whistleblowers of every political stripe — including the one who in 2019 revealed that President Donald Trump had called Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy for political dirt on Joe Biden — was among the people who had their security clearances revoked on Monday. She …

Trump targets security clearances of law firm over actions related to 2016 Russia investigation
3 weeks ago

Trump targets security clearances of law firm over actions related to 2016 Russia investigation

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday he was moving to suspend the security clearances of attorneys at a prominent law firm linked to Democratic-funded opposition research during the 2016 presidential campaign into ties between the Republican candidate and Russia. The executive order directs the attorney general, the director of national intelligence and other relevant agency heads to “take steps …

US President Trump revokes security clearances for former state and national security officials
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US President Trump revokes security clearances for former state and national security officials

Firstpost  

The move came a day after Trump said he had revoked the security clearance for his predecessor Joe Biden, stopping his access to daily intelligence briefings U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken looks on as U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks. Reuters President Donald Trump has revoked security clearances for Antony Blinken, the former secretary of state, and Jake …

US President Trump revokes security clearances for former state and national security officials
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US President Trump revokes security clearances for former state and national security officials

Firstpost  

The move came a day after Trump said he had revoked the security clearance for his predecessor Joe Biden, stopping his access to daily intelligence briefings U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken looks on as U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks. Reuters President Donald Trump has revoked security clearances for Antony Blinken, the former secretary of state, and Jake …

US news: Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden’s security clearance, ending intelligence briefings
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US news: Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden’s security clearance, ending intelligence briefings

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump on Friday stated that he would revoke former president Joe Biden's security clearance and put an end to the daily intelligence briefings Biden has been receiving, calling it a retaliation for Biden's decision to do the same to him in 2021. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden's Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings,” …

'Unworthy of a president': Senator 'angered' by Trump’s latest ‘revenge’ move
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Unworthy of a president': Senator 'angered' by Trump’s latest ‘revenge’ move

Raw Story  

Sen. Richard Blumenthal delivered a forceful pushback to President Donald Trump’s shedding the security clearance for former President Joe Biden – a move of “retribution” he said is "unworthy of a president." “I’m saddened and angered that he is using security clearances as a means of revenge against political enemies, or adversaries, or generals like Mark Milley,” Blumenthal said Friday. …

Trump says he’s ending Biden’s classified intelligence briefings in payback move
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump says he’s ending Biden’s classified intelligence briefings in payback move

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump said Friday that he's revoking former President Joe Biden's access to government secrets and ending the daily intelligence briefings he's receiving in payback for Mr. Biden doing the same to him in 2021. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings,” Trump wrote. He has previously revoked security clearances from …

Trump takes a swipe at ex-foe with latest move citing 'poor memory' and trustworthiness
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump takes a swipe at ex-foe with latest move citing 'poor memory' and trustworthiness

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump announced through his Truth Social platform on Friday that he is revoking the security clearance for former President Joe Biden. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings," said Trump. "He set this precedent in 2021, when he instructed the Intelligence Community to stop the 45th President of the United …

Trump Revoking Biden's Security Clearance, Ending Intelligence Briefings In Payback Move
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump Revoking Biden's Security Clearance, Ending Intelligence Briefings In Payback Move

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s revoking former President Joe Biden’s access to government secrets and ending the daily intelligence briefings he’s receiving in payback for Biden doing the same to him in 2021. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings,” Trump wrote. He …

Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearances
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearances

NPR  

Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearances toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Trump says he is "immediately revoking" former President Joe Biden's security clearances — access that Biden stripped from Trump four years ago. In a post Friday on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Biden "set this precedent" by taking away his clearances shortly after Trump left …

Pete Hegseth strips Mark Milley’s security detail and clearances in Trump’s latest threat to critics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth strips Mark Milley’s security detail and clearances in Trump’s latest threat to critics

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Days after he was sworn into office, Defense Secretary Pete …

Trump should rethink revoking former officials’ security details, Tom Cotton says
2 months ago

Trump should rethink revoking former officials’ security details, Tom Cotton says

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — President Donald Trump should rethink his decision to remove security details from three former senior national security officials, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Sunday. The Arkansas senator said he would encourage Trump “to revisit the decision for those people” — former National Security Adviser John Bolton, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and …

Donald Trump says January 6 committee members should be jailed, Cheney condemns his remarks
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump says January 6 committee members should be jailed, Cheney condemns his remarks

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump, in his first broadcast news interview since winning the election, has called for the imprisonment of members of the House committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Trump specifically targeted Rep. Bennie Thompson, the Democrat who chaired the committee, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, the Republican vice chair who was ousted after …

Trump says Liz Cheney and other Jan 6 committee members should be jailed as he reveals day one plans
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump says Liz Cheney and other Jan 6 committee members should be jailed as he reveals day one plans

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When asked about Liz Cheney – who was a GOP lawmaker, served as vice …

Biden administration mulling preemptive pardons for Trump enemies Liz Cheney and Dr Fauci
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden administration mulling preemptive pardons for Trump enemies Liz Cheney and Dr Fauci

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration is said to be considering issuing preemptive …

Trump rally faces security scare as man storms press area and is tasered – weeks after assassination attempt
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump rally faces security scare as man storms press area and is tasered – weeks after assassination attempt

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s latest rally in Pennsylvania was rocked by a …

Trump makes defending Jan. 6 attack a cornerstone of his bid for the White House
1 year ago

Trump makes defending Jan. 6 attack a cornerstone of his bid for the White House

LA Times  

Republican Donald Trump has launched his general election campaign not merely rewriting the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, but positioning the violent siege and its failed attempt to overturn the 2020 election as a cornerstone of his bid to return to the White House. Having previously vowed to pardon the rioters, he promised to help them “the …

Trump allies run away from Kash Patel's 'idiotic' threats to sic prosecutors on the media
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump allies run away from Kash Patel's 'idiotic' threats to sic prosecutors on the media

Raw Story  

Former Trump national security official Kash Patel triggered alarms among experts after he proclaimed that a second Trump administration will "come after" journalists and government critics who acted as "conspirators" against their re-election in 2020 — compounded by the fact that Patel is reportedly a shortlister for a top job in a second Trump administration. One Trump adviser said of …

FBI employees testify on GOP politicization claims after losing clearances
1 year, 10 months ago

FBI employees testify on GOP politicization claims after losing clearances

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former FBI employees accused the bureau of politicization in congressional testimony Thursday, a day after the agency disclosed that two of the men had seen their security clearances revoked over concerns about how their views of the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, affected their work. Former FBI employees Marcus Allen and Steve Friend testified to the panel …

Former FBI employees testify on GOP politicization claims after losing clearances
1 year, 10 months ago

Former FBI employees testify on GOP politicization claims after losing clearances

The Independent  

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Five key takeaways from January 6 US Capitol riot hearing
2 years, 9 months ago

Five key takeaways from January 6 US Capitol riot hearing

Al Jazeera  

Fourth hearing of the month examined Trump’s efforts to pressure local and state officials to overturn 2020 elections. Here is a look at five key takeaways from the fourth public hearing this month: Trump planned to replace Biden’s electors The panel highlighted efforts by Trump and his aides to illegitimately replace electors from states that Biden had won – a …

Trump aides set to dodge January 6 subpoenas – including one Capitol riot panel can’t even find
3 years, 5 months ago

Trump aides set to dodge January 6 subpoenas – including one Capitol riot panel can’t even find

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Several former top aides in the Trump administration are reportedly …

Donald Trump fires US election security official who rejected fraud claims
4 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump fires US election security official who rejected fraud claims

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump on Tuesday fired the government’s top election security official, who had rejected the president’s unsubstantiated claims of “massive” fraud in the vote he lost to Joe Biden. Trump announced on Twitter the termination “effective immediately” of Chris Krebs, who leads the agency that jointly declared “the November 3rd election was the most secure in American history.” Trump, who …

Trump forces out senior cybersecurity official in charge of stamping out election misinformation
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump forces out senior cybersecurity official in charge of stamping out election misinformation

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has reportedly …

US Presidential Election: Over 50 Republican Former National Security Officials to Endorse Biden
4 years, 5 months ago

US Presidential Election: Over 50 Republican Former National Security Officials to Endorse Biden

News 18  

More than 50 Republican former national security officials will endorse Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Thursday, joining one of several Republican organizations opposing the re-election of President Donald Trump. The group, called Former Republican National Security Officials for Biden, launched in August with 70 members. Elizabeth Neumann, Trump’s former assistant secretary for threat prevention in the Department of Homeland …

Trump threatens to revoke another former CIA official's security clearance over his 'mental condition'
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump threatens to revoke another former CIA official's security clearance over his 'mental condition'

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has threatened …

Trump planning to 'revoke security clearances as punishment for critical White House officials'
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump planning to 'revoke security clearances as punishment for critical White House officials'

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Trump wants to sign “most, if not …

Trump warns he’ll revoke clearance of Justice Dept official
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump warns he’ll revoke clearance of Justice Dept official

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he suspects he’ll “very quickly” revoke the security clearance for a Justice Department official whose wife worked for the firm involved in producing a dossier on Trump’s ties to Russia. That was followed late Thursday by a joint letter from 15 former senior intelligence officials calling Trump’s action “ill-considered and unprecedented.” They …

The Latest: 60 more ex-CIA officials criticize Trump
6 years, 7 months ago

The Latest: 60 more ex-CIA officials criticize Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump and the revoking of security clearances : 5:40 p.m. Sixty former CIA officials are joining a chorus of national security professionals denouncing President Donald Trump’s decision to yank the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, one of the president’s harshest critics. Trump says he expects to soon revoke the security …

Former US security leaders blast Trump for yanking clearance
6 years, 7 months ago

Former US security leaders blast Trump for yanking clearance

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former U.S. security officials issued scathing rebukes to President Donald Trump on Thursday, admonishing him for yanking a top former spy chief’s security clearance in what they cast as an act of political vengeance. In an opinion piece in The New York Times, former CIA Director John Brennan said Trump’s decision, announced Wednesday, to deny him access to …

Trump yanks ex-CIA chief’s clearance, hitting vocal critic
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump yanks ex-CIA chief’s clearance, hitting vocal critic

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump abruptly revoked the security clearance of ex-CIA Director John Brennan on Wednesday, an unprecedented act of retribution against a vocally critical former top U.S. official. “And these people led it!” He added: “So I think it’s something that had to be done.” That connection was not in a statement issued earlier Wednesday in which Trump …

After Brennan, 9 others face losing security clearances, too
6 years, 7 months ago

After Brennan, 9 others face losing security clearances, too

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday acted on a threat and revoked the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, citing a constitutional responsibility to protect classified information. Trump calls the investigation a “witch hunt.” A look at the 10 individuals: JOHN BRENNAN In a written statement, Trump cited “erratic conduct and behavior” by President Barack Obama’s CIA …

Why Donald Trump is wrong about revoking security clearance for any reason
6 years, 8 months ago

Why Donald Trump is wrong about revoking security clearance for any reason

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This royalist mind-set underlies Mr Trump's …

Trump Aims To Pull Clearances Of Ex-Officials Critical Of Him
6 years, 8 months ago

Trump Aims To Pull Clearances Of Ex-Officials Critical Of Him

NPR  

Trump Aims To Pull Clearances Of Ex-Officials Critical Of Him Noel King talks to John Sipher, who spent 28 years in the CIA's National Clandestine Service, about President Trump's threat to revoke security clearances from some former officials. I think what President Trump is trying to do here is suggest to the public that somehow these people are benefiting from …

Now is definitely not the time to revoke security clearances (opinion)
6 years, 8 months ago

Now is definitely not the time to revoke security clearances (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Theresa Payton is the CEO of Fortalice Solutions – a cybersecurity and intelligence firm, the former White House chief information officer under President George W. Bush, and star of the CBS reality show “Hunted.” The views expressed in this commentary are her own. In July, it reached a new level when White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said …

Ryan: Trump Threat To Revoke Security Clearances Is 'Trolling People'
6 years, 8 months ago

Ryan: Trump Threat To Revoke Security Clearances Is 'Trolling People'

NPR  

Ryan: Trump Threat To Revoke Security Clearances Is 'Trolling People' Enlarge this image toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Jacquelyn Martin/AP House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday downplayed a threat by President Trump to revoke security clearances for a number intelligence officials who served under President Barack Obama as "trolling" and not a political act. The list includes former CIA Director John …

White House wants to revoke James Comey's security clearance 'for making political statements'
6 years, 8 months ago

White House wants to revoke James Comey's security clearance 'for making political statements'

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The White House has said it is considering revoking the …

House Intelligence chair partially backs off claim about surveillance of Trump transition team
8 years ago

House Intelligence chair partially backs off claim about surveillance of Trump transition team

LA Times  

The head of the House Intelligence Committee partially backed away from his dramatic claim that officials in President Trump’s transition team had been subjects of surveillance by U.S. intelligence agencies, with an aide saying that Chairman Devin Nunes did not know “for sure.” On Wednesday, Nunes said that names of transition team members had come up in conversations that were …

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