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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 memorandum directs the White House Counsel to provide a list of personnel who will be granted interim Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearances for up to six months. This action aims to ensure that these individuals can access necessary facilities and technology to perform their duties effectively. The White House Counsel is authorized to update the list and revoke interim clearances as needed. This measure is intended to resolve delays attributed to the previous administration's processes.