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Rather than overhauling the security clearance process or prioritizing individuals, Trump issued a memorandum allows him to bypass protocols altogether and grant six months of TS/SCI (the highest level of security clearance) to any personnel without proper vetting.

Rating justification

Trump's executive order is a major threat to national security.

References

• Memorandum to Resolve the Backlog of Security Clearances for Executive Office of the President Personnel (whitehouse.gov)