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Security clearance revoked for dozens of current and former US officials

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, in July [File: Kent Nishimura]

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of 37 people it accused of politicising or weaponising intelligence for partisan aims.

In a statement posted to X on Tuesday, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said the group had “abused the public trust”, accusing them of “politicizing and manipulating intelligence, leaking classified intelligence without authorization, and/or committing intentional egregious violations of tradecraft standards”.

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