Overview

• Former President Donald Trump is expected to receive intelligence briefings if he secures the GOP nomination, despite facing federal criminal charges for mishandling classified documents.
• Critics, including former national security officials, express concerns over Trump's access to sensitive information, citing his history of mishandling classified data.
• The Biden administration intends to follow tradition by briefing Trump, aiming to avoid accusations of politicizing intelligence access.
• Some argue that providing briefings to Trump could pose a national security risk, while others see it as an opportunity to regain his trust.
• The decision to brief Trump is in line with a tradition dating back to 1952, designed to ensure a smooth transition of power and prepare the nominee for potential presidency.