Holding Former Government Officials Accountable for Election Interference and Improper Disclosure of Sensitive Governmental Information
Headline: Revokes Security Clearances for Former Officials Over Election Interference
What it does: The Director of National Intelligence must revoke the listed individuals' active security clearances and submit a report within 90 days.
- Removes security clearances for dozens of former intelligence officials and John R. Bolton.
- Requires a 90-day report on additional inappropriate activity and disciplinary recommendations.
- Limits use of clearance status to influence U.S. elections.
Summary
This order revokes any current or active security clearances held by a list of former intelligence officials and by John R. Bolton, citing their coordination to discredit reporting about President Biden's son and the public disclosure of sensitive government information.
The Director of National Intelligence, with the CIA director, must carry out the revocations and must submit a report within 90 days describing any additional improper activity, recommending steps to stop election-related influence by cleared individuals, and proposing disciplinary actions; the order aims to protect intelligence integrity and national security.
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