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Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearances (www.bbc.com)
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[–] ClimateChangeAnxiety@hexbear.net 13 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Ngl I kinda feel like that should happen automatically?

[–] pudcollar@hexbear.net 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If it was a real cleared job they would.

[–] ClimateChangeAnxiety@hexbear.net 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Right? Don’t security clearances need to be re-upped regularly and get revoked when you leave your job?

[–] pudcollar@hexbear.net 1 points 1 week ago

Correct, basically.

[–] TheCriticalMember@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago

It's pretty common for past presidents to be asked to advise on things they might have experience with or specific knowledge of. I think they all keep their clearance mainly for that reason.