Former President Trump revoked Joe Biden's security clearance, citing Biden's earlier decision to rescind his own due to Trump's actions around the January 6 Capitol riot. Trump stated there was no need for Biden to access classified information. Although the decision is largely symbolic, it reflects Trump's grievance-driven approach in office and follows his withdrawal of protections for former officials. Trump's action highlights ongoing tensions between the two former presidents, particularly given the investigation into classified documents linked to Biden.
As a practical matter, the decision will have little import. Former presidents get episodic briefings partly as a courtesy, and partly because, in times of a more bipartisan spirit, sitting presidents sometimes call former occupants of the office for advice.
Mr. Trump cited an investigation by Robert K. Hur, a special counsel appointed to examine how a number of classified documents ended up in Mr. Biden's garage.
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