Trump Revokes Security Clearances of 37 Intelligence Officials

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Above: Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, addressed a news conference at the White House's James S. Brady Press Briefing Room on July 23, 2025. Image copyright: Eric Lee/Contributor/Bloomberg/Getty Images

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The Spin

Republican narrative

These intelligence officials betrayed their oath by weaponizing classified information for partisan political purposes instead of serving national security interests. Holding a security clearance is a privilege that requires unwavering commitment to constitutional principles, not personal agendas that undermine America's safety.

Tulsi Gabbard

Democratic narrative

This represents pure politicization of the security clearance process, targeting dedicated public servants who worked across multiple administrations without providing evidence of wrongdoing. The administration is weaponizing government power against perceived enemies while hypocritically claiming to end politicization.

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