Joe Biden ruled, Friday, February 5, that his predecessor Donald Trump should no longer receive confidential information communicated by American intelligence agencies, as is usually the case for former presidents.
“I think he doesn’t need to receive the intelligence briefings. What sense does it make to give him an intelligence briefing? What impact does he still have, beyond the fact that he might slip up and say something? “, said the new Democratic president in an interview with CBS.
Joe Biden justified his position by “Unpredictable behavior” of the Republican billionaire, citing “Insurrection” January 6. Supporters of Donald Trump then invaded the Capitol in Washington, after attending one of his vehement speeches to challenge his defeat in the November 3 poll. The violence, which took place just as Congress was to certify Joe Biden’s victory, caused five deaths.
Concerns for the country’s security
Former presidents traditionally have access to these intelligence briefs, but some critics have voiced concerns about Donald Trump, worried he could reveal information important to the country’s security.
Mr. Trump will be tried in the Senate starting Tuesday for “Incitement to insurrection ”, After being indicted in January by the House of Representatives, with a Democratic majority, in the context of impeachment proceedings. He risks ineligibility if he is condemned by the senators.
