US President Trump revokes security clearances for former state and national security officials
1 month, 1 week 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 Sullivan, the former national security adviser, White House officials said on Saturday. 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. Trump also revoked security clearances for Biden’s Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, who helped coordinate the Department of Justice’s response to the January 6, 2021, attacks by Trump supporters on the U.S. Capitol, the officials said on Saturday.

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Lindsey Graham Defends Trump Revoking Security Clearances
4 days, 20 hours 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
1 week, 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
2 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 …

Biden won't have access to government secrets anymore: Trump's payback for former president's 2021 act
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden won't have access to government secrets anymore: Trump's payback for former president's 2021 act

India TV News  

Trump's payback to Biden: In what can be termed a payback from US President Donald Trump, the new US administration in its latest move is set to revoke former President Joe Biden's access to government secrets. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden's security clearances and stopping his daily intelligence briefings." When Biden did the same to Trump Previously, Biden …

'Joe you're fired': Trump revokes Biden's security clearance in a tit-for-tat move
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1 month, 1 week ago

'Joe you're fired': Trump revokes Biden's security clearance in a tit-for-tat move

Firstpost  

Interestingly, the precedent to cut off his predecessor from intelligence briefing was set up by Biden himself. Four years earlier, he instructed US intelligence officials to halt any briefings with Trump, citing the then-former president’s “erratic behaviour” after his 2020 election loss US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is moving “immediately” to cut off his predecessor, former …

US news: Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden’s security clearance, ending intelligence briefings
Top News
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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
Top News
1 month, 1 week 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 strips Biden of security clearance, access to intelligence briefings
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump strips Biden of security clearance, access to intelligence briefings

Al Jazeera  

US president says ‘no need’ for predecessor to have access to classified information. United States President Donald Trump has announced that he is stripping former President Joe Biden of his security clearance and ending his daily intelligence briefing in his latest act of retribution against his rivals. “He set this precedent in 2021, when he instructed the Intelligence Community to …

What to know about presidents and security clearances
1 month, 1 week ago

What to know about presidents and security clearances

NPR  

What to know about presidents and security clearances toggle caption Anna Rose Layden/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images The question of who should have access to the nation's secrets is one of the utmost importance. Presidents have access to secrets, but don't receive formal security clearances Most Americans, like federal workers or military personnel, need a formal security clearance before they can …

Trump Revoking Biden's Security Clearance, Ending Intelligence Briefings In Payback Move
1 month, 1 week 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’s ending Biden’s classified intelligence briefings in payback move
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

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 has previously revoked …

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

LA Times  

Donald Trump, President Biden and their wives just before last month’s inauguration. President Trump says he’s revoking former President Biden’s access to government secrets and ending the daily intelligence briefings he’s receiving, in payback for Biden doing the same to him four years ago over Trump’s role in the 2021 insurrection. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, …

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 …

Trump says he’s revoking Biden’s access to classified information
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump says he’s revoking Biden’s access to classified information

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump on Friday said he was removing former President Joe Biden’s access to classified information by revoking his security clearance and stopping his daily intelligence briefings. “Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings.” The practical effect of Trump’s claim to revoke Biden’s security clearance is an open question. …

Trump moves to revoke clearances of ex-intel officials who signed letter on Hunter Biden laptop
2 months ago

Trump moves to revoke clearances of ex-intel officials who signed letter on Hunter Biden laptop

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington 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 that the Hunter Biden laptop saga bore the hallmarks of a “Russian information operation.” The action is an early …

Trump grants temporary security clearances to officials who have not been fully vetted
2 months ago

Trump grants temporary security clearances to officials who have not been fully vetted

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump is granting temporary, six-month security clearances to incoming White House officials who have not completed the vetting process typically required before being allowed to access highly-classified information, blaming a backlog of background checks that he helped cause. “If someone on the other end here has not been vetted, why would they share that?” Trump made …

Trump receiving classified briefings after espionage case dropped: report
4 months ago

Trump receiving classified briefings after espionage case dropped: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has begun receiving intelligence briefings as president-elect, just months after a federal judge dismissed criminal charges against him for allegedly mishandling classified information. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence began providing briefings to the former president shortly after he won the election, according to U.S. officials who spoke to the Washington Post. District judge Aileen Cannon …

Trump is about to get security clearance despite criminal conviction
4 months ago

Trump is about to get security clearance despite criminal conviction

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump is the president-elect. A criminal conviction, however, is a long-standing disqualifier for holding a security clearance – a license to access national security secrets, including documents marked Top Secret. Because of the Justice Department’s long-standing policy against prosecuting a sitting president, special prosecutor Jack Smith is moving to abandon both federal cases and resign in advance …

Trump Likely Couldn't Get A Security Clearance. As President, He'd Get Access To Everything.
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump Likely Couldn't Get A Security Clearance. As President, He'd Get Access To Everything.

Huff Post  

Donald Trump meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Sergei Kislyak at the White House in 2017. via Associated Press WASHINGTON — Facing multiple criminal prosecutions and over a half billion dollars in civil judgments, private citizen Donald Trump would almost certainly be denied even the lowest level security clearance, were he to apply. …

“Likely to weaponize intelligence”: Experts alarmed as Trump poised to get security briefings again
1 year ago

“Likely to weaponize intelligence”: Experts alarmed as Trump poised to get security briefings again

Salon  

Former President Donald Trump is set to receive national security intelligence briefings once he secures the Republican nomination despite being indicted on charges that he mishandled classified materials after leaving office. Despite facing a “bevy of federal charges” stemming from his stash of classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago residence in August 2022, “nothing” would currently restrict Trump’s access to …

Biden says ‘erratic’ Trump shouldn’t get intel briefings
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden says ‘erratic’ Trump shouldn’t get intel briefings

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Friday that Donald Trump’s “erratic behavior” should prevent him from receiving classified intelligence briefings, a courtesy that historically has been granted to outgoing presidents. What impact does he have at all, other than the fact he might slip and say something?” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said earlier this week that the issue …

Joe Biden says Donald Trump should not receive intelligence briefings
4 years, 1 month ago

Joe Biden says Donald Trump should not receive intelligence briefings

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden said his predecessor, Donald Trump, should not receive the intelligence briefings that are typically given to former presidents because of his “erratic behavior.” US President Joe Biden speaks at the State Department in Washington, DC. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said earlier this week the matter was “under review.” Biden said he believes there is “no …

Donald Trump should not get US intel briefings, Joe Biden says
4 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump should not get US intel briefings, Joe Biden says

Al Jazeera  

Ex-president might not receive US intelligence briefings because of ‘erratic’ conduct, concerns about secrecy. Donald Trump should not continue to receive intelligence briefings normally available to former presidents because of his “erratic” behaviour, President Joe Biden said in a US media interview. More recently, during the 2020 election campaign, Trump administration officials selectively declassified information to attack the president’s political …

Trump administration blocked Biden transition team from meeting intelligence agencies, say officials
4 years, 3 months ago

Trump administration blocked Biden transition team from meeting intelligence agencies, say 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. Read our privacy policy The Trump administration has …

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 …

Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan
6 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan

ABC  

US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan, accusing him of using his access to classified information to "sow division and chaos" about the Trump administration. Key points: Donald Trump is also reviewing security clearances of other former officials John Brennan has been a sharp critic of Mr Trump He took to Twitter …

Trump tries to muzzle 'frenzied' ex-CIA director John Brennan by canceling security clearance
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump tries to muzzle 'frenzied' ex-CIA director John Brennan by canceling security clearance

Daily Mail  

Former CIA Director John Brennan hit back at President Trump on Wednesday by comparing him to 'despots and autocrats' after the president's stunning decision to yank the security clearance of the former spy chief who has become a fierce public critic. The chief Trump spokeswoman said clearances that were issued to nine current and former officials, including fired former FBI …

Trump Revokes Clearance Of Ex-CIA Boss Brennan, Puts Other Critics On Notice
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump Revokes Clearance Of Ex-CIA Boss Brennan, Puts Other Critics On Notice

NPR  

Trump Revokes Clearance Of Ex-CIA Boss Brennan, Puts Other Critics On Notice Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Updated at 5:54 p.m. "The issue of Mr. Brennan's security clearance raises larger questions about the practice of former officials maintaining access to our nation's most sensitive secrets long after their time in government has ended," Trump …

Why Donald Trump is wrong about revoking security clearance for any reason
6 years, 7 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 …

Nancy Pelosi slams Trump's plan to remove security clearances
6 years, 7 months ago

Nancy Pelosi slams Trump's plan to remove security clearances

Daily Mail  

Nancy Pelosi has savaged Donald Trump's plan to revoke security clearances for former Obama-era national security chiefs who have publicly criticized him. Scroll down for video Nancy Pelosi, along with Rep Adam Schiff and Rep Eliot Engel has savaged Donald Trump's plan to revoke security clearances for former Obama-era national security chiefs Pelosi slammed the potential plan, which White House …

Trump Aims To Pull Clearances Of Ex-Officials Critical Of Him
6 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

Jared Kushner’s fall from Secretary of Everything to
7 years ago

Jared Kushner’s fall from Secretary of Everything to

CNN  

Washington CNN — In the earliest days of the Trump White House, it seemed there wasn’t a job Jared Kushner didn’t do. This paragraph from the Post story is particularly striking: “Within the White House, Kushner’s lack of government experience and his business debt were seen from the beginning of his tenure as potential points of leverage that foreign governments …

Jared Kushner loses classified security clearance: report
7 years ago

Jared Kushner loses classified security clearance: report

Associated Press  

Jared Kushner has reportedly had his access to secret material downgraded as the result of a White House review of security procedures. Citing “three people with knowledge of the situation,” Politico reported that people with interim security clearances were told Friday that their status would be reduced to “Secret.” His former “Top Secret / sensitive compartmentalized information” status gave Mr. …

Jared Kushner loses "Top Secret" security clearance: report
7 years ago

Jared Kushner loses "Top Secret" security clearance: report

Salon  

There is still hope that the rampant nepotism that characterizes the Trump White House may yet be contained. Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, is one of many White House aides to have his security clearance downgraded, according to Politico. The downgraded security clearance level will restrict access to highly classified intelligence, in contrast to the access Kushner enjoyed …

Sources: Mueller probe stymies Kushner security clearance
7 years ago

Sources: Mueller probe stymies Kushner security clearance

CNN  

Washington CNN — Jared Kushner has been unable to obtain a full security clearance in part because of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Kelly memo Prompted by the latest scandal engulfing the West Wing – domestic abuse allegations against a senior White House aide with a yearlong top-level interim security clearance – …

Trump turns away intelligence briefings that must update him on global security threats
8 years, 3 months ago

Trump turns away intelligence briefings that must update him on global security threats

Raw Story  

Those who feared that Vice President-Elect Mike Pence would actually be the one running the country have another story they're talking about Wednesday. The Washington Postreported Wednesday night that President-Elect Donald Trump has been denying the analysts tasked with giving him the top secret intelligence briefing every day. Officials in the Trump transition maintain that he's been too busy working …

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