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resident Donald Trump said in an exclusive interview with the New York Post on Saturday that he revoked the security clearance for some former Democratic officials and current legal authorities, following his decision to do the same for former President Joe Biden earlier this week.
Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment by email on Saturday afternoon.
Why It Matters
Trump announced on Friday that he had revoked Biden’s security clearance and discontinuing the daily intelligence briefings that Biden had been receiving—retaliation for Biden doing the same to Trump in 2021 due to “erratic behavior” and the concern he would disclose sensitive information.
Traditionally, former presidents continue to receive intelligence briefings even after leaving office. However, in a post on Friday, Trump claimed that Biden used his tenure to instruct the intelligence community to prevent Trump from accessing national security information after he left office.
What To Know
Trump on Saturday told the New York Post in an exclusive interview that he would revoke the clearance of eight additional Democrats, which the newspaper wrote was meant to “punish” them. Without their clearance, the officials will not be allowed to access classified information or enter federal facilities.
The list includes:
- Biden’s Secretary of State Antony Blinken
- New York Attorney General Letitia James
- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg
- former national security adviser Jake Sulivan
- Biden’s deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco
- Lawyers Andrew Weismann, Mark Zaid and Norm Eisen
Each of those listed were at some point involved with investigations into Trump.
James and Bragg both brought cases against Trump. James brought a civil fraud lawsuit against Trump’s real estate company ahead of the 2024 election. Trump maintains his innocence, and the judgment of now over $500 million, including interest, is on appeal.
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