EO 14152

Holding Former Government Officials Accountable for Election Interference and Improper Disclosure of Sensitive Governmental Information

National SecurityGovernment ReformLaw Enforcement

Summary

This executive order directs the revocation of security clearances for 50 named former intelligence officials and former National Security Advisor John Bolton. The order cites their involvement in a 2020 letter questioning the authenticity of reporting about President Biden's son's laptop and Bolton's publication of a memoir containing sensitive information.

Key Points

  • 1Revokes active security clearances for 50 former intelligence officials who signed a 2020 letter characterizing reporting about Biden's son's laptop as potential Russian disinformation
  • 2Includes revocation of clearance for former National Security Advisor John Bolton, citing his memoir's disclosure of classified information
  • 3Establishes policy that intelligence community officials should not use clearance status to influence U.S. elections and classified information should not be disclosed in memoirs for personal gain
  • 4Requires Director of National Intelligence and CIA Director to submit a report within 90 days regarding implementation

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