Trump Revokes Security Clearances of Former Cybersecurity Officials Amid Ongoing Investigations
In a move drawing both scrutiny and debate, former President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive actions revoking security clearances from two former Department of Homeland Security officials — Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Miles Taylor, a former DHS chief of staff.
The decision, detailed in a recently issued Presidential Memorandum, outlines the removal of Krebs’ security access and initiates further federal investigations into his conduct during his tenure. White House staff secretary Will Scharf stated that the Justice Department and other federal entities were instructed to review “potential malign actions” attributed to Krebs during his time leading CISA.
“This action addresses his existing clearances and begins a review of activities that may have undermined public confidence in federal operations,” Scharf explained.