President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of former National Security Advisor John Bolton, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and former CIA Director John Brennan in a sweeping effort to curb Deep State influence. The executive order, signed shortly after his inauguration, reflects Trump’s commitment to defending Americans from an intelligence community that has been weaponized against conservatives.
The order specifically targets Bolton for his controversial 2019 memoir, which the administration claims contained classified details that jeopardized national security. Trump’s directive states that Bolton’s actions undermined trust and set a dangerous precedent for future administrations seeking candid advice from top officials.
Trump’s move has been met with strong support from conservatives who view it as long overdue. Many argue that intelligence officials like Bolton, Clapper, and Brennan abused their access to push anti-Trump narratives and influence public opinion, particularly during the 2020 election cycle.
This is one of the best moves ever. I’m thrilled that Clapper and Bolton have had the security clearances revoked. They should have been revoked years ago. When someone no longer works in a position that requires clearance, their clearance should be revoked automatically. https://t.co/lf3NVOx0wx
— Bradley Lee (@Brad31828) January 22, 2025
The executive order also rescinds security clearances from 50 other former intelligence officials, including those who falsely claimed Hunter Biden’s laptop was Russian disinformation. These individuals, many of whom served in high-level national security roles, are accused of misleading the public for political gain.
Vindman, Brennan, Clapper, Comey, McCabe, Weissman and Stroek was one of the most destructive people to ever hold office.
At least now like Bolton his TS+ security clearance will end – and any security Biden provided will also end.
Vindman is now rightly impotent.
— BTR (@BTR795614867149) January 22, 2025
Good morning, patriots. I know there is still much winning ahead, and today is going to be another long day, but pause for just a moment to bask in the glow and remember this: John Bolton, John Brennan, & James Clapper do not have security clearances any longer. What a great day! pic.twitter.com/BN2k9oEMam
— Attas (@TxRecon1) January 21, 2025
Bolton expressed his discontent with the decision and confirmed that his Secret Service protection was also revoked. He accused Trump of retaliatory tactics, while Trump’s administration insists the move was necessary to protect sensitive government information.
Trump didn’t just nuke the security clearances of every corrupt intel agent who signed the fraudulent Hunter Biden laptop letter.
He also specifically eliminated John Bolton’s security clearance. pic.twitter.com/fBo7hfezgq
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) January 21, 2025
Jim Clapper, Leon Panetta, John Brennan and John Bolton among the 51 Intelligence Community members whom @POTUS stripped of any federal security clearance with this EO:https://t.co/7oevreJujl
— Dr. Tony Gray (@huded) January 21, 2025
The Spies Who lied.
⛔️ Denied ⛔️Security Clearance of the 51 National Security Officials Has been Pulled.
🚫You are Revoked🚫Also Included
🚫James Clapper Jr.
🚫Michael Hayden,
🚫John Brennan,
🚫Leon Panetta,
🚫John Bolton. https://t.co/jeDJsIu3mQ #FoxNews— Jim DaBink (@JimDaBink) January 21, 2025
In addition to the clearance revocations, Trump has signed executive orders aimed at strengthening border security and revitalizing the economy. The administration has signaled that further actions to root out Deep State influence may follow in the coming weeks.
