President Donald Trump has signed an executive order revoking the security clearances of 51 former intelligence officials who, in October 2020, signed a fake letter claiming that emails from Hunter Biden's laptop had 'all the classic earmarks of a Russian information operation.'

The letter, released during the 2020 presidential campaign, has been widely criticized after investigations confirmed the authenticity of the laptop’s contents.

The letter was an effort to influence the election with fake news in favor of then-candidate Joe Biden.

The individuals affected by this decision served across multiple administrations and had retained access to classified information, which is a standard practice for those who may be consulted on national security matters.

The revocation is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to address perceived political bias within the intelligence community.

It underscores the administration’s focus on reforming intelligence operations and accountability.