Trump Cancels Biden’s Security Clearance; Biden Aide Says “It’s Like He’s Working For Musk”
deadline.comPresident Donald Trump has said he will revoke Joe Biden’s security clearance, which includes access to daily intelligence briefings.
On a post on his Truth Social platform, the US leader wrote: “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information.” And he added with reference to his Apprentice TV show catch phrase: JOE, YOU’RE FIRED.” BBC News reports that Trump was acting in retaliation to Biden taking the same measure on his own arrival in the White after the 2020 election, in which Biden cancelled Trump’s access.
This was the first time a sitting president had made such a move to refuse a former president access. It has always been seen as a courtesy that previous leaders be kept informed of domestic and international topics.
In response to the move, Andrew Bates – former White House spokesperson during Biden’s term – told Deadline: “So, this is Trump’s plan for cheaper eggs?
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