Trump, who was charged with mishandling secrets, is poised to start getting classified briefings soon to prepare him for his second term

Summary

Despite concerns over Donald Trump’s past mishandling of classified information, including an FBI raid at his home in 2022, the Biden Administration is preparing to grant him access to national security briefings as part of a standard presidential transition.

This approach aligns with tradition, although intelligence experts are apprehensive, given Trump’s history of allegedly revealing sensitive information, notably to Russian officials.

Trump’s team is negotiating terms for office space and transition protocols but previously delayed signing a formal agreement with the General Services Administration.

Some Trump advisers have proposed bypassing standard security clearance procedures for incoming staff.

  • RattlerSix@lemmy.world
    92·
    12 days ago

    Last time they had to dumb down the briefings and draw pictures so the stupid fuck could follow along. This time they should just make them as highly technical as possible. Bore him to sleep for the security of the nation.

    • baldingpudenda@lemmy.world
      34·
      12 days ago

      Make all reports 50 pages long, mostly context, and very little actual Intel. That way, anybody actually reading it can’t pass it on. Gonna make a “didn’t specifically asked, didn’t tell” policy.

      • _bcron_@lemmy.worldEnglish
        21·
        12 days ago

        And call it Operation Broken Milkshake Machine. This guy won’t tolerate unabridged anything without getting sidetracked

    • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
      48·
      12 days ago

      You’re talking as if the people giving the briefings aren’t about to all be fired and replaced with MAGA loyalist sycophants.

      • LoreleiSankTheShip@lemmy.mlEnglish
        20·
        12 days ago

        The thing about sycophants is that they don’t tend to be very competent. I expect replacing people in crucial positions will be the start of the end for the US as a superpower.

    • dhork@lemmy.worldEnglish
      20·
      12 days ago

      No, all he’s really looking for is the affirmation he never got from his father. Fill the classified briefings with quotes from people who love him. Leave the details out of it.

      I remember reading that the people who wrote the briefings last time had to make sure his name appeared in any section they wanted him to read, otherwise he’s just skip it.

      https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/333788-nsc-official-include-trumps-name-as-often-as-possible-so-he-reads/