Trump Cracks Down On Deep State With Security Clearance Revocations

President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of key Deep State operatives, including former National Security Advisor John Bolton, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and former CIA Director John Brennan. The executive order is part of Trump’s aggressive effort to protect Americans from an intelligence apparatus that has been weaponized against conservatives and his administration.
The order states that Bolton’s unauthorized publication of sensitive information in his 2019 memoir posed a serious national security threat. Trump’s administration argues that the former officials have used their clearances to push false narratives and disrupt the America First agenda.
This is one of the best moves ever. I’m thrilled that Clapper and Bolton have had the security clearances revoked. They should have been revoked years ago. When someone no longer works in a position that requires clearance, their clearance should be revoked automatically. https://t.co/lf3NVOx0wx
— Bradley Lee (@Brad31828) January 22, 2025
Supporters of Trump’s decision have praised it as a bold stand against an intelligence community that has repeatedly targeted conservatives, including Trump himself. Many see it as a necessary step to prevent further abuse of government power and restore trust in national security operations.
In addition to Bolton, Clapper, and Brennan, Trump’s executive action revokes the clearances of dozens of former intelligence officials who falsely labeled Hunter Biden’s laptop as Russian disinformation in 2020. Their claims, which were later debunked, have been widely criticized as part of a broader effort to mislead the public.
Vindman, Brennan, Clapper, Comey, McCabe, Weissman and Stroek was one of the most destructive people to ever hold office.
At least now like Bolton his TS+ security clearance will end – and any security Biden provided will also end.
Vindman is now rightly impotent.
— BTR (@BTR795614867149) January 22, 2025
Good morning, patriots. I know there is still much winning ahead, and today is going to be another long day, but pause for just a moment to bask in the glow and remember this: John Bolton, John Brennan, & James Clapper do not have security clearances any longer. What a great day! pic.twitter.com/BN2k9oEMam
— Attas (@TxRecon1) January 21, 2025
Bolton has pushed back against the decision, claiming it is politically motivated. However, Trump has defended the action, stating that these individuals no longer serve the country and should not retain access to classified information that could be misused.
Trump didn’t just nuke the security clearances of every corrupt intel agent who signed the fraudulent Hunter Biden laptop letter.
He also specifically eliminated John Bolton’s security clearance. pic.twitter.com/fBo7hfezgq
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) January 21, 2025
Trump’s first day in office has been marked by a series of sweeping executive actions designed to restore accountability and transparency. Among them are efforts to deregulate the economy, bolster border security, and root out corruption within the federal government.