Sat Mar 22 07:14:28 UTC 2025: ## Trump Revokes Security Clearances of Biden, Harris, and Dozens of Others in Sweeping Move
**Washington, D.C.** – In a dramatic escalation of his ongoing feud with the Biden administration, former President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and numerous other high-profile former officials. The move, announced Friday via executive memorandum, also targets former Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and Antony Blinken, along with several former White House officials and prominent Trump critics from both Republican and Democratic parties.
The memorandum directs all executive departments and agencies to immediately revoke the security clearances of those named, including members of the Biden family. It further orders the denial of unescorted access to secure government facilities for these individuals.
Trump’s action is widely seen as an act of political retribution, targeting individuals who served in the previous administration and some who have openly criticized him. The list includes former national security advisor Jake Sullivan, former Republican Representative Liz Cheney, and former White House officials Fiona Hill and Alexander Vindman, both of whom testified against Trump during impeachment proceedings. Also included are former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger and national security lawyer Mark Zaid.
This action comes after President Biden revoked Trump’s security clearance in 2021. Trump himself faced scrutiny for allegedly mishandling classified documents while in office. The timing of this latest move coincides with ongoing investigations into Trump’s handling of classified materials at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
The sweeping nature of the revocations has drawn immediate criticism, with many legal experts questioning its legality and motives. The White House has yet to issue an official response. The long-term implications of this action, including potential legal challenges, remain to be seen.
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