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Trump axes security clearances for political foes, including Hillary Clinton, Harris, Cheney

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22.03.2025

President Trump axed security clearances and revoked access to classified information for several political figures on Friday, including his election rivals Hillary Clinton and former Vice President Kamala Harris as well as former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.).

Trump said in a late Friday memo that he “determined” it is no longer in the “national interest” for Clinton, Harris and Cheney, along with at least 12 other high-profile individuals to have access to classified information.

“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 held by the aforementioned individuals and to immediately rescind their access to classified information,” Trump said. “I also direct all executive department and agency heads........

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