President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is revoking former President Joe Biden's security clearance and discontinuing his access to intelligence briefings. This action is being characterized as a retaliatory move following Biden's similar decision against Trump in 2021.

In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated: “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings.” Trump emphasized that Biden had previously set a precedent by instructing the Intelligence Community to limit Trump’s access to sensitive information after the January 6 Capitol riots. BBC

Biden originally cut off Trump’s access to intelligence briefings due to concerns over his “erratic behavior”, claiming it was necessary to protect national security. Biden faced scrutiny over his handling of classified material earlier, with a report from former special counsel Robert Hur characterizing Biden as having a “poor memory.” Trump referenced this report in his announcement, stating, “The Hur Report revealed that Biden suffers from ‘poor memory’ and, even in his ‘prime,’ could not be trusted with sensitive information.” The Hill

Traditionally, former presidents retain access to intelligence briefings as a courtesy, but Trump’s action marks another point of contention in the ongoing rivalry between the two leaders. The move is a continuation of Trump's broader "vengeance tour," where he has previously revoked clearances from various individuals and officials who opposed him.AP News

Neither president has provided a detailed response, but the political implications of this decision could resonate through ongoing partisan debates surrounding national security and the integrity of classified information handling. The dynamics of their relationship continue to unfold in the public eye.

For further details on this developing story, you can refer to CNN and Newsweek.