Trump's big decision as soon as he becomes President, tightens the noose on Biden supporters

By News Update On Jan 21, 2025

As soon as Donald Trump took over as the 47th President of America, he started cracking down on his old opponents. Trump signed an executive order revoking the security clearances of 51 former intelligence officers who described Hunter Biden's laptop controversy as “Russian disinformation” ahead of the 2020 election.

Big decision taken on old matters
Donald Trump took action against these officials in his first major step after becoming President. Many of these former officials have served in top positions in the Obama and Bush administrations. These include names like former Director of National Intelligence Jim Clapper, former CIA Director John Brennan, and acting CIA Director John McLaughlin.

However, many officers have already retired and do not have any active security clearance. Despite this, by ordering this, Trump has indicated that he intends to punish his opponents at the legal and political level.

Hunter Biden targeted over laptop controversy
The controversy related to Hunter Biden's laptop remained in the news during the 2020 presidential election. Trump and his allies had made it a big issue. At the same time, 51 intelligence officers had termed it as Russian propaganda. Trump alleges that these officials favored the Democratic Party and harmed his election campaign.

“These officials should be prosecuted,” Trump said at a campaign rally in June. And now after becoming President, he has turned it into reality.

Support from Republican lawmakers
Republican MPs are also in support of Trump on this matter. Many GOP lawmakers have targeted these 51 officials on Capitol Hill.

Many signatories have been called to testify behind closed doors.
Reports related to the case have also been issued.
What is Trump's next step?
In the executive order, Trump has directed the Director of National Intelligence to submit a detailed report to the White House within 90 days. This report will be based on the investigation of these 51 officers and their statements.

conclusion
As soon as Donald Trump assumed the presidency, he has made it clear that he is in no mood to spare his opponents. This action of his can create a political storm. The Hunter Biden laptop controversy and his action against the officials related to it have added a new chapter in American politics. Now it remains to be seen how far this revenge mission of Trump goes.