President Trump has revoked security clearances for more than a dozen political opponents, including President Biden, Vice President Harris, and figures related to his impeachment trial. Trump claims this decision is in the national interest, linking it to Biden's earlier revocation of his own clearance. Critics see this as retaliatory, but many named have not held active security clearances for years. Notably, legal figures pursuing cases against Trump are included, as are Republican critics who participated in the Capitol attack investigation. Despite the bold statement, the practical implications appear minimal as this is often a routine process post-office.
It's like the third time he's announced he's revoking my security clearance I mean, does he revoke it [and] then give it back to me so he can revoke it again?
The practical effects of the move are likely minimal. Security clearances for former officials are generally revoked after they leave office unless they continue to engage in national security matters.
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