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Rescinding Security Clearances and Access to Classified Information from Specified Individuals

Presidential Action • March 22, 2025 • Document 6710
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Summary

In a bold move, President Donald Trump has ordered the revocation of security clearances and access to classified information for several prominent individuals, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Joseph R. Biden Jr., and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, among others. This directive, citing national interest, could stir significant political controversy and may face legal challenges, as it affects high-profile figures from previous administrations and political opponents. The action underscores potential shifts in access to sensitive information and could impact how these individuals engage with government and security matters moving forward.

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES 

SUBJECT:    Rescinding Security Clearances and Access to Classified Information from Specified Individuals 


I have determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to access classified information:  Antony Blinken, Jacob Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, Andrew Weissmann, Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Cheney, Kamala Harris, Adam Kinzinger, Fiona Hill, Alexander Vindman, Joseph R. Biden Jr., and any other member of Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s family.  Therefore, 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.  I also direct all executive department and agency heads to revoke unescorted access to secure United States Government facilities from these individuals.

This action includes, but is not limited to, receipt of classified briefings, such as the President’s Daily Brief, and access to classified information held by any member of the Intelligence Community by virtue of the named individuals’ previous tenure in the Congress.

In the event that any of the named individuals received a security clearance by virtue of their employment with a private entity, the United States Government entity that granted the security clearance should inform the private entity that these individuals’ ability to access classified information has been revoked. 

This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.