Donald Trump announced the revocation of Joe Biden’s security clearance and access to intelligence briefings, mirroring Biden’s 2021 action against Trump. Trump cited the Department of Justice’s investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents as justification, despite the investigation’s conclusion not recommending criminal charges. This action follows Trump’s previous revocation of clearances for over 40 former intelligence officials. Biden has not yet responded to Trump’s announcement.
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Following his criticisms of President Trump, including referring to him as a “fascist,” retired General Mark Milley has been stripped of his security detail and clearance by the Pentagon. This action, directed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, follows an investigation into Milley’s conduct and is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to revoke security protections for former officials who opposed him. The Pentagon cited undermining the chain of command as justification for the move. President Biden had preemptively pardoned Milley and others, anticipating potential retribution from Trump.
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Despite SpaceX’s significant government contracts, including a recent $1.8 billion classified deal, Elon Musk’s access to sensitive information is limited. His past drug use and contacts with foreign officials, including Vladimir Putin, raise concerns about his eligibility for higher-level security clearances, according to a Wall Street Journal report. SpaceX lawyers advise against pursuing such clearances due to the potential risk of denial. However, the incoming Trump administration’s potential actions regarding Musk’s access to classified information remain uncertain.
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