Former US President Joe Biden’s security clearance and his access to knowledge meetings were removed on Friday by US President Donald Trump, who said it was a direct reaction to Biden’s determination to do the same to him in 2021.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated,” There is no need for Joe Biden to remain receiving access to classified information. Thus, we are instantly revoking Joe Biden’s protection clearances, and stopping his everyday Intelligence Briefings. He set a precedent in 2021 when he told the intelligence community ( IC ) to oust the 45th President of the United States ( me ). from accessing information on regional security, a kindness provided to former Presidents. The Hur Report revealed that Biden suffers from” bad memory “and, yet in his” perfect,” could not be trusted with delicate information. I did often guard our national security — Joe, you’re fired. Make America Great Afterwards”!
Trump continued, claiming that Biden had set the precedent by instructing the intellect society to block Trump’s exposure after he left office.
Trump revoked Trump’s knowledge meetings in 2021, citing worries over his “erratic behavior” following the January 6 Capitol attack.
What price is giving him an intelligence presentation, Biden questioned whether Trump may be trusted with sensitive information at the time. What additional effect does he have at all besides the possibility that he might stoop and say things?”
Then, Trump is citing similar fears over Biden’s mental abilities. In his blog, Trump referenced special counsel Robert Hur’s statement on Biden’s management of classified records, which described the 82-year-old’s recollection as “poor” and “faulty”.
Trump’s action comes in response to a number of similar actions that have targeted leaders who have opposed him. He recently revoked the security clearances of more than 50 past intelligence officers who signed a 2020 email suggesting the Hunter Biden computer story bore the marks of Russian propaganda. He also revoked safety information for former leaders, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and former secretary of state Mike Pompeo, according to AP.
The president has complete discretion over whether former leaders are given knowledge briefings under US laws. While such exposure has usually been extended as a kindness, Biden’s 2021 selection marked a break from precedent, which Trump is now following.
