Former Democrat turned key Trump ally, Tulsi Gabbard, has sent shockwaves through Washington by revoking security clearances from some of America’s most prominent political figures. The unprecedented move targets Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Hillary Clinton among others, signaling a dramatic shift in who can access the nation’s most sensitive intelligence.
At a glance:
• Tulsi Gabbard has revoked security clearances for Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and other prominent political figures
• The revocations were carried out under a directive from President Donald Trump
• Trump critics Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Fiona Hill, and Alexander Vindman also lost their clearances
• Former President Biden is no longer receiving the President’s Daily Brief
• Officials who signed the Hunter Biden “disinformation” letter also had clearances revoked
Trump Administration Takes Bold Action Against Political Opponents
Tulsi Gabbard, serving in the Trump administration, has executed a sweeping revocation of security clearances targeting high-profile Democrats and Trump critics. The move affects former President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, cutting them off from classified information they previously had access to.
Gabbard announced the action publicly, confirming she was following a direct order from President Trump. A White House memo stated bluntly that “it is no longer in the national interest” for these individuals to access sensitive intelligence information that could impact national security.
Trump Critics Face Consequences For Past Actions
The security clearance revocations extend to prominent Trump critics including former Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney and former Illinois Representative Adam Kinzinger. Both Republicans were vocal opponents of Trump during the January 6 investigations and impeachment proceedings, effectively ending their access to classified materials.
“Per @POTUS directive, I have revoked former President Joe Biden’s security clearance, and revoked clearances and access to classified information for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Fiona Hill, and Alexander Vindman,” Gabbard stated.
Alexander Vindman, who testified against Trump during the Ukraine impeachment hearings, and Fiona Hill, who served on the National Security Council, also lost their clearances. The move represents a significant break from the tradition of allowing former officials to maintain certain levels of security clearance after leaving office.
Hunter Biden Laptop Scandal Figures Face Accountability
The Trump administration took particular aim at officials involved in downplaying the Hunter Biden laptop story prior to the 2020 election. Intelligence community members who signed a letter claiming the laptop had “earmarks of Russian disinformation” have now lost their security clearances as part of this broader initiative.
Other major political and legal figures caught in the revocation include Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and several prosecutors involved in cases against Trump. The sweeping nature of these actions indicates the administration’s determination to restrict classified information access to those deemed loyal to the current presidency.
Former President Biden is notably no longer receiving the President’s Daily Brief, a highly classified intelligence summary traditionally provided to former Presidents. This significant departure from precedent underscores the administration’s commitment to limiting sensitive information to those currently serving in official capacities.
