Memorandum to Resolve the Backlog of Security Clearances for Executive Office of the President Personnel

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum to address a backlog in security clearances for personnel in the Executive Office of the President. The directive grants interim Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearances for up to six months to certain staff, allowing them immediate access to necessary facilities and technology to perform their duties. This action aims to resolve delays attributed to the previous administration, with potential legal implications regarding the expedited clearance process and the authority to revoke clearances as deemed necessary.