In a powerful late-night move that sent shockwaves through Washington, President Donald Trump officially revoked the security clearances of several high-profile political figures, including Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, and a long list of others linked to the intelligence community, political lawfare, and past abuses of federal power.
The presidential memorandum, issued from the White House, ordered the immediate removal of access to classified information and secure government facilities for more than a dozen individuals—most of whom have been vocal critics or political adversaries of President Trump.
The Full List of Revoked Clearances
The directive named the following individuals:
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Joe Biden and all members of his family
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Kamala Harris
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Hillary Clinton
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Antony Blinken (former Secretary of State)
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Jake Sullivan (former National Security Advisor)
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Lisa Monaco
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Mark Zaid (anti-Trump attorney)
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Norman Eisen
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Letitia James (New York AG)
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Alvin Bragg (Manhattan DA)
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Andrew Weissmann (Mueller prosecutor)
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Elizabeth Cheney
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Adam Kinzinger
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Fiona Hill
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Alexander Vindman
President Trump stated that continued access to classified material by these individuals “is no longer in the national interest.”
Trump Reclaims Control of National Security
The order directs all federal agencies to take immediate steps to revoke active security clearances and rescind unescorted access to any secure government facilities for those listed. This move represents a significant departure from traditional norms, where past officials typically retain access for advisory purposes.
But Trump’s White House made it clear: this is about national security, not political tradition.
“You don’t let people who have abused the system, lied to the American people, or actively worked to undermine an elected president retain access to sensitive intelligence,” a senior official said.
A Necessary Correction After Years of Abuse
Many of the individuals named in the revocation order were central figures in the Russia hoax, phony impeachment efforts, weaponized lawfare, and anti-Trump intelligence leaks.
By revoking their clearances, Trump is sending a clear message:
there are consequences for corrupt behavior—and access to classified information is a privilege, not a right.
Media and Deep State Backlash Begins
Predictably, left-wing media outlets and former Obama-Biden-era bureaucrats are already melting down, calling the move “retaliatory” and “unprecedented.”
But Trump supporters—and many in the national security community—see this as a long-overdue housecleaning, removing people who have repeatedly abused their positions for political gain, and posing potential security risks in the process.
Not the First Time—But the Most Decisive
While President Trump floated the idea of revoking clearances back in 2018 during his first term, this is the most comprehensive action taken to date—a clean sweep that targets the core players in the anti-Trump resistance embedded within the intelligence, legal, and political bureaucracy.
Bottom Line
President Trump has once again done what others wouldn’t:
He put national security and accountability ahead of political optics.
By stripping clearances from those who’ve proven they can’t be trusted, Trump is restoring control of classified material to those who serve the country—not those who tried to sabotage it.