Staff Reports
The political showdown continues as former President Donald Trump delivers on his campaign promise to take a chainsaw to the so-called “deep state.” This past weekend, the ex-Commander-in-Chief made headlines by yanking the security clearances from a host of prominent figures, including none other than Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State under President Joe Biden. According to insiders, Blinken’s reputation isn’t exactly pristine in Trump’s eyes; the former President has made it clear that he sees Blinken as a “bad guy,” which in Trump’s universe is basically the political equivalent of wearing a villain’s mustache.
But Trump didn’t just stop at Blinken. He also made sure Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York Attorney General Letitia James were sent packing without their clearances. These two legal warriors led the charge against Trump, with Bragg securing a conviction for business-related misconduct while James dealt a crushing civil fraud judgment. Talk about cutting off the opposition at the knees. It seems Trump is determined to make it crystal clear that if you wield the gavel against him, you’d better not expect any privileges, especially those involving classified intel.
Buh Bye Biden
‘JOE, YOU’RE FIRED': President Trump revokes Biden’s security clearances, intel briefings – Fox News https://t.co/Fjtg3q7lhM— S A Bennett (@VintageSavageXX) February 8, 2025
This security clearance purge wasn’t just reserved for the big names either. Former Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and lawyers Andrew Weissmann, Mark Zaid, and Norm Eisen also saw their access revoked. It appears Trump is cleaning house among those he deems untrustworthy, and it sure does make for good theatre. Even Biden, who sat in the Oval Office while this historical political drama unfolded, received a scathing review in a Truth Social post where Trump argued that there’s no need for the current president to be privy to classified information. After all, Biden had set a precedent back in 2021 by denying Trump the same access—a move that Trump believes was a total slap in the face for the office.
As if this purge wasn’t enough, Fox News reported that upon stepping into his presidency last month, Biden’s successor moved to revoke security clearances from 51 former national security officials. Among those shown the door were high-profile characters like former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and CIA heads Michael Hayden and John Brennan. This lineup isn’t just a list of “Who’s Who” in the intelligence community; it’s a rogues’ gallery of figures who signed a letter in 2020 claiming that reports about Hunter Biden’s infamous laptop were just Russian disinformation. Spoiler alert: the laptop has since been validated, which raises eyebrows, considering how the suppression of that story could’ve swayed the 2020 election.
Trump’s move isn’t just about personal vendettas; it’s a calculated tactic to regain control over a narrative that has plagued his political career. By revoking security clearances, he not only serves a warning to his adversaries but also attempts to reclaim his authority in an increasingly polarized political climate. The former President’s actions signal that he’s still circling the wagons, ready to fire back at anyone attempting to undermine his legacy. He’s not just talking the talk; he’s walking the walk right into the heart of the political blitzkrieg. The swamp creatures may soon be on notice: the former President does not play nice, and he’s not done yet.
