‘Joe, You’re Fired!’: Trump Strips Biden's Access to Classified Intelligence

Feb 08, 2025 Komal Das

Trump revoked Biden's security clearance and access to classified info, saying, "Joe, you're fired"

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Trump cited Biden’s 2021 decision to bar him from intel updates as justification for revoking Biden’s clearance

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Trump said Biden set a precedent in 2021 by blocking his access to national security details, a usual courtesy for ex-presidents

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Biden has not responded to Trump’s decision, which further escalates their political rivalry

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Biden had previously questioned the value of granting Trump intelligence briefings

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