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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump told the the New York Post he ordered the revocation of security clearances for a slate of officials and lawyers who have sparred with him and his administration.
The announcement came the day after canceling former President Joe Biden’s access to classified information. The action echoed Biden’s revocation of Trump’s security clearance after the end of his first term.
At least one of the people targeted −national-security lawyer Mark Zaid − said he would fight the revocation. Another target − lawyer and think-tank founder Norm Eisen − vowed to keep challenging the Trump administration in court. Several others whose security clearances were threatened didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.
"By existing law, I am entitled to lawful due process, to include being informed why after 25 years of access to classified information I am suddenly untrustworthy, and I fully expect to be afforded the opportunity," Zaid told USA TODAY in a statement.
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The announcement came the day after canceling former President Joe Biden’s access to classified information. The action echoed Biden’s revocation of Trump’s security clearance after the end of his first term.
At least one of the people targeted −national-security lawyer Mark Zaid − said he would fight the revocation. Another target − lawyer and think-tank founder Norm Eisen − vowed to keep challenging the Trump administration in court. Several others whose security clearances were threatened didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.
"By existing law, I am entitled to lawful due process, to include being informed why after 25 years of access to classified information I am suddenly untrustworthy, and I fully expect to be afforded the opportunity," Zaid told USA TODAY in a statement.
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President Trump revokes security clearances for officials who have tangled with him: New York Post
President Donald Trump told the New York Post he ordered the revocation of security clearances to officials he's sparred with in court.
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