Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance and Freezes Aid to South Africa in New Executive Orders

In a dramatic series of actions on Friday, President Donald Trump revoked former President Joe Biden’s security clearance, cutting off his access to classified information and ending his daily intelligence briefings. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social network, writing, “JOE, YOU’RE FIRED,” and asserting that Biden no longer needed access to such information.

Alongside this, Trump took aim at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a key organization responsible for delivering humanitarian aid worldwide. He criticized the agency for corruption and called for its closure, although he provided no evidence to support his claims.

Trump also froze U.S. aid to South Africa, the country where his prominent donor, Elon Musk, was born, in an apparent effort to address ongoing human rights issues there. In addition to these measures, Trump made waves by appointing himself as head of the Kennedy Center, one of Washington’s major cultural institutions.

These moves come as part of a larger push by Trump, along with support from Musk, to scale back or dismantle significant portions of the U.S. government. Critics and supporters alike are closely watching how these bold actions will impact both domestic and international relations.