WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, February 7, President Trump announced the revocation of former President Joe Biden’s security clearances and the cessation of his access to daily intelligence briefings. This decision marks a significant departure from the traditional practice of allowing former presidents to retain such privileges.
In 2021, shortly after assuming office, President Biden had revoked Trump’s access to intelligence briefings, citing concerns over his “erratic behavior” and the potential risk of unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings. He set this precedent in 2021, when he instructed the Intelligence Community (IC) to stop the 45th President of the United States (ME!) from accessing details on National Security, a courtesy provided to former Presidents. The Hur Report revealed that Biden suffers from “poor memory” and, even in his “prime,” could not be trusted with sensitive information. I will always protect our National Security — JOE, YOU’RE FIRED. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
– President Donald J. Trump
The revocation of security clearances for former presidents is unprecedented in modern U.S. history. This action raises questions about the future of such courtesies and whether they will continue to be extended in subsequent administrations.
In addition to revoking Biden’s clearances, President Trump has taken similar actions against other former officials. Notably, he rescinded the security clearances of 51 intelligence officials who had signed a letter suggesting that Hunter Biden’s laptop bore the hallmarks of a Russian disinformation campaign.
