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Democrats want Trump to reveal who he's giving security clearances to without background checks


Published on 2025-01-31 14:20:39 - MSN
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  • Democrats and other critics are now demanding that the White House disclose the list and details of the people Trump allowed to skip background checks and gain access to the country's most sensitive secrets.

The article from MSN discusses concerns raised by Democrats regarding former President Donald Trump's practice of granting security clearances to individuals without the necessary background checks. This issue came to light after Trump's presidency, with reports indicating that he had personally intervened to provide clearances to several of his associates, bypassing standard security protocols. Democrats, led by figures like Rep. Jamie Raskin, are pushing for transparency, demanding that Trump disclose the identities of those who received these clearances. The concern stems from potential national security risks posed by granting access to sensitive information without thorough vetting. This situation has sparked a debate on the integrity of the security clearance process and the implications for national security, with critics arguing that such actions could compromise classified information.

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