President Trump Revokes Joe Biden's Security Clearances, Declares 'YOU'RE FIRED!
posted 8th February 2025
President Trump Revokes Joe Biden's Security Clearances, Declares 'YOU'RE FIRED!
Washington, D.C. — In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, former President Donald J. Trump announced the immediate revocation of President Joe Biden's security clearances and the cessation of his daily intelligence briefings. Trump made the declaration via a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, late on 7 February 2025.
Trump cited Biden's "poor memory" and inability to be trusted with sensitive information as the primary reasons behind the decision. Referring to the recent Hur Report, which reportedly highlighted concerns about Biden's cognitive functions, Trump emphasised his commitment to protecting national security.
"There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings," Trump wrote. He further added, "I will always protect our National Security — JOE, YOU'RE FIRED. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"
This decision mirrors a precedent set in 2021 when Biden, early in his presidency, directed the Intelligence Community to withhold intelligence briefings from Trump. Historically, former presidents have been granted access to such briefings as a courtesy and for national security continuity. However, during a 2021 CBS interview, Biden defended his decision, stating that Trump "couldn't be trusted with sensitive information" and might "slip and say something."
Trump's recent action has ignited fierce debates about the politicisation of security clearances, with critics and supporters weighing in on the broader implications for national security protocols. As tensions rise,
