Trump Pulls Biden’s Security Clearance: Because Nothing Screams ‘Unity’ Like a Partisan Power Move
Well, folks, if you thought 2025 was going to usher in an era of political harmony, let’s check in on reality—where Donald Trump is still Donald Trump, and Joe Biden just got politically ghosted from national security briefings.
Revenge Served Cold—On Truth Social
On February 7, Trump revoked Biden’s security clearance and officially cut off his routine intelligence briefings, a move typically seen as a courtesy extended to former presidents. But Trump, ever the architect of political theatrics, announced his decision in the most presidential way possible:
🚨 Truth Social post incoming 🚨
According to Trump, Biden didn’t need to be kept in the loop on national security matters, because… well, there’s “no need” for it. And when Trump says there’s “no need” for something, that usually translates to “I just don’t like the guy.”
Remember When Biden Said Trump Was ‘Erratic’?
Let’s rewind to 2021, when Biden himself suggested Trump shouldn’t receive intelligence briefings because of his “erratic behavior.” Now, Trump—never one to let a grudge go unpunished—has flipped the script and tossed Biden out of the national security chat.
This move isn’t just personal—it’s unprecedented. Former presidents, regardless of political affiliation, usually retain some level of access to intelligence updates. It’s a symbolic nod to continuity, stability, and, you know, national security.
But not in Trump’s America, where revenge is a governing principle, and politics is just WWE with better suits and worse catchphrases.
Partisan Chess—or Just Another Petty Move?
Revoking Biden’s clearance serves no real national security function. It’s not like Joe was sitting in his basement waiting to brief the CIA on his afternoon crossword. But it does:
- Escalate partisan tensions in Washington.
- Reinforce Trump’s ‘America First, Enemies Second, Predecessors Last’ mentality.
- Set the stage for further political score-settling.
It’s the latest power flex in a presidency defined by retribution, where everything—from White House menus to intelligence briefings—is filtered through the lens of “Did they wrong me before?”
The Bottom Line
Trump didn’t just revoke Biden’s security clearance—he revoked another norm of presidential decorum. But hey, decorum was never his thing.
And if history is any indication, this is just the opening act. Because if Trump has proven anything, it’s that payback isn’t just a dish best served cold—it’s a four-year-long buffet.
