Trump revokes security clearances for key political opponents Including Biden-era officials

US President Donald Trump has ordered the revocation of security clearances for several high-profile political figures, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in a move that has escalated tensions in the political landscape.

In a late-night memo issued on March 21, Trump directed all federal agencies to immediately revoke access to classified information for over a dozen individuals, citing national security concerns, Caliber.Az reports via international media.

"I have determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to access classified information," Trump stated in the directive. "I hereby direct every executive department and agency head to take all additional action as necessary and consistent with existing law to revoke any active security clearances."

This action follows Trump’s earlier decision in February to strip former President Joe Biden of his security clearance and prevent him from receiving daily intelligence briefings.

The latest revocations also target other prominent figures such as former Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney and former Illinois Representative Adam Kinzinger, both Republicans who served on the House committee investigating the January 6th Capitol attack.

In addition, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard confirmed the cancellation of security clearances for Biden-era officials, including former Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

The memo also includes legal figures such as New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, both of whom have led legal efforts against Trump in recent years.

In a separate memorandum, Trump expanded his crackdown to include law firms involved in lawsuits against his administration. He tasked Attorney General Pam Bondi with reviewing legal organizations that, in his view, engaged in "frivolous" litigation or obstructed key policy initiatives.

By Tamilla Hasanova