Intelligence Access Revoked for Biden and Associates

Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, has officially announced the withdrawal of President Biden's access to the President’s Daily Brief.

After the events on January 6, 2021, President Biden had previously stopped Donald Trump from receiving sensitive intelligence briefings. Now, following directives from Trump, Biden will not receive any top-level intelligence briefs, a plan initiated in February.

These actions align with Trump's broader strategy to counteract what he perceives as the misuse of federal judicial and intelligence powers by the Biden administration and others aligned with the Democratic Party.

More Retaliation Orders Issued

Additionally, Trump has terminated the security permissions of several notable figures, including former Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Security access was also denied to former Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, alongside legal and public officials like New York Attorney General Letitia James, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and attorneys such as Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, and Andrew Weissman.

Gabbard's Public Confirmation

DNI Gabbard confirmed this move on social media platform X, stating that, as per the directive, security clearances and access to confidential data for Blinken, Sullivan, Monaco, Zaid, Eisen, James, Bragg, Weissman, and those connected to a significant letter regarding Hunter Biden during the 2020 election are now cancelled. This directive includes halting the President's Daily Brief for Biden.

Among those affected is Andrew Weissman, known for his role as the lead attorney in the Mueller probe on Russian election interference. Mark Zaid, representing a key whistleblower in Trump's initial impeachment case, and Norman Eisen, a legal expert and co-founder of an advocacy group, also lose access.

Executive Actions in Response to Controversies

This withdrawal of security clearance began with an executive order in February. Trump aimed at officials allegedly misleading the public with claims that Hunter Biden's laptop was part of a misinformation campaign tied to Russia during the 2020 presidential race.