‘Treason’: Trump Orders Probes Into Former Staffers Who Led ‘Resistance’

On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump issued executive actions targeting two former officials from his first term: Chris Krebs, former Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Miles Taylor, a former Department of Homeland Security official. These actions included revoking their security clearances and directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate their activities during their tenure

Chris Krebs

Krebs was dismissed from his position in 2020 after affirming the security of the 2020 presidential election, which Trump falsely claimed was rigged. The White House’s memorandum accused Krebs of using his authority to suppress conservative viewpoints under the guise of combating disinformation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It further alleged that Krebs’ actions violated the First Amendment and undermined public trust in the government. Consequently, the memorandum directed federal agencies to revoke any active security clearances held by Krebs and to suspend those associated with entities linked to him, such as cybersecurity firm SentinelOne. Additionally, the DOJ and other agencies were tasked with reviewing Krebs’ conduct to determine if it contravened federal employee suitability standards or involved unauthorized dissemination of classified information .

Miles Taylor

Taylor gained prominence in 2018 as the anonymous author of a New York Times op-ed titled “I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration,” in which he criticized the president’s leadership. He later revealed his identity and authored a book detailing his experiences. The White House’s memorandum accused Taylor of prioritizing personal ambition over his constitutional duties and alleged that he disclosed sensitive information obtained through unauthorized methods. As with Krebs, the memorandum directed federal agencies to suspend Taylor’s security clearances and those of individuals associated with entities linked to him, including the University of Pennsylvania. The DOJ was also instructed to review Taylor’s activities to identify any misconduct .

Reactions and Legal Challenges

Both Krebs and Taylor have publicly condemned these actions as politically motivated retaliation. Krebs resigned from his position at SentinelOne to focus on contesting the federal probe, while Taylor labeled the investigations as punitive measures against dissent. Legal experts have expressed concerns that these executive actions may set a troubling precedent for the use of presidential power to target individuals based on political disagreements .

These developments have sparked debates about the balance between national security and political expression, as well as the potential implications for the independence of federal institutions.

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