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This executive action represents more than a mere policy change; it is a fundamental realignment of how the federal government handles sensitive information regarding its former leaders. Historically, former presidents have been granted ongoing access to daily intelligence briefings and classified data as a courtesy, allowing them to remain informed on national security matters and provide counsel if called upon. President Trump has brought this tradition to a definitive halt, grounding his decision in a rhetoric of mistrust and national preservation. Utilizing his Truth Social platform, the President insisted that there is no logical or strategic necessity for his predecessor to remain privy to the nation’s most sensitive secrets, summarizing his stance with a characteristic flourish: “JOE, YOU’RE FIRED.”
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