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Trump Advisers Propose Granting Top Secret Security Clearances Without FBI Vetting

Oct 28, 2024, 01:40 AM

A memo circulating among advisers to former President Donald Trump suggests that if he is elected, he should bypass traditional FBI background checks and immediately grant Top Secret security clearances to a large number of his appointees. The proposal has been reported by multiple sources, including the New York Times, and is circulating among at least half a dozen advisers. Advisers argue that this approach would expedite the appointment process, although it raises concerns about national security and the integrity of the vetting process.