'Joe, you're fired': Trump revokes Biden's security clearance
What's the story
President Donald Trump has announced that he is immediately revoking former President Joe Biden's security clearances and access to daily intelligence briefings.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that there was no need for Biden to continue receiving classified information.
He justified his decision by saying, "Because I don't trust him. He's not worthy of trust... To safeguard national security."
"What value is giving him an intelligence briefing? What impact does he have at all," he asked.
Precedent cited
Trump cites Biden's precedent in security clearance revocation
"He set this precedent in 2021, when he instructed the Intelligence Community (IC) to stop the 45th President of the United States (ME!) from accessing details on National Security, a courtesy provided to former Presidents," Trump noted.
In 2021, Biden had blocked Trump from receiving intelligence briefings over fears of his "erratic behavior."
The former president had questioned the point of giving Trump such briefings, as he could unintentionally leak sensitive information.
Investigation findings
Trump references Hur report in decision
Trump's move to revoke Biden's security clearance also cited a federal probe into Biden's handling of classified documents when he served as vice president and senator.
Special Counsel Robert Hur's report had slammed Biden for his memory and handling of sensitive information but fell short of charging him with a crime.
"The Hur Report revealed that Biden suffers from 'poor memory' and...could not be trusted with sensitive information, I will always protect...National Security—JOE, YOU'RE FIRED. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"
Critics targeted
Trump's 'vengeance tour' targets critics
Trump's move is part of his "vengeance tour" in Washington, including revoking security clearances from officials who criticized him.
Among the targets are former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Trump has also withdrawn various security measures for other officials who have criticized him, many of whom have received threats from Iran following the 2020 assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.