Trump revoked access and clearances from former officials he accused of election interference

Date: 2025-01-20
Entry type: executive-order
Current status: Issuance documented; this entry does not assert present enforceability.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Holding Former Government Officials Accountable For Election Interference And Improper Disclosure Of Sensitive Governmental Informationdocumented action or event
Donald J. Trumppresident responsible for the cited action

Claims and evidence

factdocumented
On 2025-01-20, Donald Trump revoked security clearances of specified former intelligence officials and directed revocation of John Bolton’s clearance and access to classified information.
- The White House: Holding Former Government Officials Accountable For Election Interference And Improper Disclosure Of Sensitive Governmental InformationOperative text of the cited action