Trump Revokes Biden's Security Clearance, Ends Intel Access

Former President Donald Trump announced on February 7 that he is revoking President Joe Biden's security clearances and halting his daily intelligence briefings, claiming this action is a response to Biden's previous decision to revoke Trump's access in 2021. Trump stated on his social media platform that Biden no longer requires access to classified information, citing a precedent set by Biden. The move continues Trump's pattern of retaliatory actions against political opponents, having previously stripped security clearances from numerous former officials who criticized him. Supporters of Trump, including Mike Davis, have defended the decision, arguing that it is necessary for national security given concerns about Biden's handling of classified documents. This ongoing conflict reflects the contentious relationship between the two former presidents, rooted in the events surrounding the January 6 Capitol attack and subsequent political maneuvers. Biden's previous revocation of Trump's access was justified by concerns over his behavior and actions leading up to the insurrection.