Canada Global (Web News) On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he was revoking Joe Biden’s security clearance, effectively ending his predecessor’s access to classified intelligence briefings.
“There is no reason for Joe Biden to continue receiving classified information,” Trump stated on his Truth Social platform. He added that the clearance would be revoked immediately, along with Biden’s daily intelligence briefings.
Referencing his famous catchphrase from The Apprentice, Trump wrote in all caps: “JOE, YOU’RE FIRED.” He justified the decision by pointing out that Biden had previously revoked his security access after winning the 2020 election, citing concerns over Trump’s behavior following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Trump further claimed that Biden could not be trusted with sensitive intelligence, referencing a special counsel’s report that described Biden, now 82, as having memory issues. Traditionally, former U.S. presidents retain access to intelligence briefings, but Trump’s move breaks with that precedent.
