On Inauguration Day, President Trump revoked the security clearances of 51 former intelligence officials who had allegedly influenced the 2020 election by silencing key information regarding the Hunter Biden laptop. This executive order is viewed as poetic justice by some, given these individuals' high positions and connections. Revoking their clearances affects not only their influence but also their livelihood, as many relied on these credentials for lucrative consulting roles in defense and intelligence sectors. This act symbolizes a significant power shift and trust erosion in the political landscape.
For those who say the penalty will impair their livelihoods, I recall one of Secretary of State George Schultz's maxims: trust is the coin of the realm. Well, If you violate the trust you forfeit the coin.
Many retired Intelligence Community senior officials remain active as contract consultants to the U.S. government or as board members... These positions depend to a significant degree on retaining active security clearances.
#trump-administration #security-clearance #intelligence-community #political-influence #hunter-biden
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