1. United States
2. Va.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding President Donald Trump’s recent decision to revoke former President Joe Biden’s security clearance, thereby terminating his access to daily intelligence briefings. This action not only breaks with longstanding tradition, where former presidents continue to receive intelligence briefings, but also appears to be a retaliatory measure stemming from President Biden’s 2021 decision to revoke Mr. Trump’s own security clearances due to potential risks to national security. This decision was based on concerns regarding Trump’s erratic behavior following the 2020 election and apprehensions about his trustworthiness with sensitive information. The revocation of security clearances should be based solely on considerations of national security and the individual’s trustworthiness, not as instruments of political retribution. Utilizing such measures in this manner sets a dangerous precedent and undermines the apolitical nature of our national security apparatus. I urge you to take a stand against this action by advocating for the reinstatement of former President Biden’s security clearance. It is imperative that decisions impacting our nation’s security are made with the utmost integrity and are free from political bias. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. I look forward to your response and to learning about the steps you will take to address this issue.