President Moves to Ensure Intelligence Agencies Stay Out of Politics

President Biden has issued an executive order revoking security clearances for 50 former intelligence officials and John Bolton. The move comes after these officials signed a letter in 2020 falsely suggesting the Hunter Biden laptop story was Russian disinformation. The order emphasizes that intelligence agencies should remain nonpartisan and that security clearances must not be leveraged for political influence. Additionally, it criticizes Bolton for publishing classified information in his memoir. A report is due in 90 days to assess further actions against improper intelligence community activities.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/holding-former-government-officials-accountablefor-election-interference-and-improper-disclosure-of-sensitive-governmental-information