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Holding Former Government Officials Accountable for Election Interference and Improper Disclosure of Sensitive Governmental Information
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This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States.
This regulation addresses accountability for former government officials involved in potential election interference and improper disclosure of sensitive governmental information. The order revokes security clearances for 50 named former intelligence officials who signed a letter during the 2020 presidential campaign that the document claims falsely characterized reporting about Hunter Biden's laptop as Russian disinformation. Additionally, the order targets John R. Bolton for publishing a memoir containing sensitive information. The regulation establishes three key policy principles: preventing the Intelligence Community from engaging in partisan politics, prohibiting individuals with security clearances from influencing U.S. elections, and restricting the public disclosure of classified information in memoirs. The Director of National Intelligence is required to review the actions of the named individuals, investigate any additional inappropriate activities, and submit a report with recommendations for preventing future interference within 90 days. The order explicitly states that it does not create enforceable legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing laws and available appropriations.