Cancellation of Security Clearances for President Biden and Prominent Figures in the Previous Administration
March 29, 2025, 11:23 am

Cancellation of Security Clearances for President Biden and Prominent Figures in the Previous Administration

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U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard announced the cancellation of former President Joe Biden's security clearance, as well as the security access for several prominent figures from the previous administration.

In a post on the platform "X," Gabbard stated, "Based on the directives of President Donald Trump, I have revoked former President Joe Biden's security clearance along with the clearances and access to classified information for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Fiona Hill, and Alexander Vindman."

The revocation of security access for these individuals indicates that most of them either served in the Biden administration or have criticized President Trump. The categorizations are as follows:

- **Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger**: Both are former members of the U.S. House of Representatives and are known for their ongoing criticism of Trump.
- **Fiona Hill**: She served as the former Director for Russia on the National Security Council and is considered a prominent expert on international affairs.
- **Alexander Vindman**: A retired U.S. Army officer who previously served as a director on the National Security Council and played a significant role in Trump's impeachment investigations.

This decision follows a prior move by the Trump administration to revoke security access for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and members of the Biden family, citing potential violations that could threaten national security.

Earlier, Gabbard also announced the revocation of security clearances for 51 intelligence agents who signed a letter concerning "misleading information" related to Hunter Biden's laptop.

She also mentioned that in early March, under Trump's directives, security access was revoked for former Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

On February 7, Trump restricted Biden's access to classified information, accompanied by the phrase, "Joe, you've been fired," preventing him from receiving daily intelligence briefings.

Typically, former U.S. presidents receive intelligence briefings to enable them to advise current presidents on national security and foreign policy matters. In 2021, Biden revoked Trump's security clearance, and last month, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth revoked the security details and clearance for retired General Mark Milley, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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