Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, Antony Blinken Have Security Clearances Revoked
Vice President Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and former Secretary of State Antony Blinken have had their security clearances revoked by President Donald Trump as part of a sweeping action against officials deemed risky to national security. Trump’s move also covers a range of other political opponents and former Biden administration figures.
In a Friday memo, Trump listed more than a dozen individuals whose access to classified material and secure U.S. government facilities is now barred. The list includes past presidential candidates, attorneys, government officials and multiple members of Joe Biden’s family.
Donald Trump has officially stripped Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris of their security clearances.
Both have now been cut off from access to classified government information.
Neither will be authorized to handle sensitive materials moving forward. pic.twitter.com/QCghefuikO
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) March 22, 2025
The directive also names Joe Biden, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Jake Sullivan, Lisa Monaco and Andrew Weissman. Also included are Norman Eisen, Fiona Hill, Mark Zaid, Alexander Vindman, Alvin Bragg and Letitia James.
Look who lost their security clearance. Even Hillary is on that list. pic.twitter.com/TAJq4zPdEx
— The Dibster (@richarddibX) March 22, 2025
Trump stated that it is no longer appropriate for these individuals to receive or view classified information, directing all departments to cancel any active clearances and restrict access to secure facilities. The president also noted that if any of the individuals received security authorization through private employment, the issuing agencies must inform those companies that the access is no longer valid.
Earlier this month, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced that she had already revoked security clearances for several individuals named in Trump’s memo, including Blinken, Sullivan, Monaco, Bragg, Weissman, Eisen and James.
I really can't explain how relieved that makes me feel that President Trump pulled the security clearance from Hillary & Kamala. They both sold out Americans & women, in this US Vet's opinion.🙏🥳🙏
— Linda Chapman (@LindaChapm96534) March 22, 2025
The decision follows Trump’s earlier removal of Biden’s security clearance in February, when he argued there was no reason for Biden to maintain access to intelligence data. Trump also removed protections and access for former national security adviser John Bolton and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
The president also rescinded access for the law firms Perkins Coie and Paul Weiss. Perkins Coie has filed a legal challenge, while Paul Weiss reportedly agreed to settle the dispute with the administration.
In his message, Trump said these steps are part of a broader effort to reduce risks tied to leaks and internal sabotage, especially as the administration continues to focus on national security and ending conflict overseas.