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Trump Advisers Suggest Granting Top Secret Clearances Without FBI Vetting

Oct 27, 2024, 07:43 PM

Advisers to former President Donald Trump are suggesting that he grant Top Secret security clearances without the standard FBI vetting process, according to a report by The New York Times. This proposal would allow Trump to quickly install loyalists in major positions without subjecting them to long-running and intrusive background checks. Critics warn that this could increase the risks of individuals with problematic histories or ties to other nations being given influential roles in the White House.