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Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Biden, Harris, Clinton, and Other Critics

In an unprecedented move, President Trump has formally rescinded security clearances for over 15 individuals, including political opponents and legal adversaries, citing national interest.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C. on March 21, 2025 before boarding Marine One en route to Morristown, New Jersey.
FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton makes a campaign stop in Tampa, encouraging early voting among Democratic supporters at "Casa Kamala" for U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and other state and local candidates on the ballot in Tampa, Florida, U.S., November 2, 2024. REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File Photo

Overview

  • President Trump issued a late-night memorandum revoking security clearances for Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and other prominent figures from both parties.
  • The directive affects classified briefings and access to secure U.S. government facilities for the individuals named in the memo.
  • The revocations also target Republican critics, such as Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, as well as legal adversaries like Letitia James and Alvin Bragg.
  • This action follows Biden's 2021 decision to revoke Trump's own security clearance, intensifying the tit-for-tat dynamic between administrations.
  • Critics argue the move represents political retaliation and a significant departure from the tradition of extending security clearances to former officials as a courtesy.