President Donald Trump has released a memorandum that rescinds the security clearances of several prominent political figures, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

This decision also affects other individuals such as former President Joe Biden and his family, former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

The memorandum, issued late Friday, declares that allowing these individuals access to classified information is no longer deemed in the national interest.

Typically, former presidents and senior officials maintain security clearances to advise on national security issues.

This action marks a significant break from established practices.

The revocations additionally include the right to enter secure government facilities.

This decision follows a similar 2021 move in which President Biden prevented Trump from receiving intelligence briefings due to concerns about his conduct.

The current revocations have sparked discussions regarding the potential consequences for those affected and the precedent it establishes for future administrations.