US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearance and access to daily intelligence briefings of his predecessor, Joe Biden. Trump justified his decision, saying “there is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information.” He also added, “JOE, YOU’RE FIRED,” referencing his catchphrase from the reality TV show, The Apprentice.

Trump claimed that Biden “set this precedent” in 2021 when he instructed the Intelligence Community to stop Trump from accessing national security information. Trump also cited a justice department inquiry into Biden’s storage of classified files, which concluded that Biden had a poor memory.

Biden had previously stopped Trump from receiving classified intelligence briefings in 2021, citing Trump’s “erratic behavior.” Trump has since taken steps to revoke the security clearances and protections of other top officials linked to the Biden administration.

Among those affected are former top US military commander Mark Milley, former chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci, and dozens of former intelligence officials. Trump has also ended security protection for his own former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former National Security Adviser John Bolton.