Order Cracks Down on Ex-Officials for Election Meddling and Leaks
Published Date: 1/29/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
This order holds former government officials responsible for messing with elections and sharing secret government info the wrong way. It targets those who spread false stories during the 2020 campaign and those who published sensitive details for personal gain. Starting now, stricter rules and penalties will keep our democracy safe and protect national secrets without costing taxpayers extra money.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Immediate Revocation of Named Clearances
The order directs the Director of National Intelligence, effective immediately, to revoke any current or active security clearances held by the individuals named in Section 3(a) of the order, including John R. Bolton. Two signatories (Patty Patricia A. Brandmaeir and Brett Davis) are noted as deceased in the text.
Policy: Clearance Holders Must Avoid Election Influence
The order states a federal policy that individuals who hold government-issued security clearances should not use their clearance status to influence U.S. elections. The policy appears in Section 2(b) as a guiding principle for the Intelligence Community.
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