President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he was revoking former President Joe Biden’s access to intelligence information and daily briefings, claiming there was no need for Biden to continue receiving classified information. Presidents do not have security clearances, but typically receive intelligence briefings for consultation on past events during their administration. Trump referenced Biden’s earlier comments that Trump should not receive intelligence briefings due to his behavior, and cited a report from former special counsel Robert Hur stating Biden had a “poor memory” but would present himself sympathetically to a jury. In June 2023, Trump was charged with mishandling classified material after leaving office, but the case was dismissed by a Florida judge nominated by Trump. The Justice Department under Biden appealed the decision, but during Trump’s second term, his administration dropped the appeal. Trump also recently moved to revoke the security clearances of 50 former intelligence officials, which legal experts called unprecedented. Biden’s office did not immediately comment on Trump’s decision to cut off his access to intelligence information.
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