Back when I was working under a variety of security clearances for the intelligence community, the soundness of my financial situation was investigated in depth. The potential for being a blackmail target was a major concern in deciding whether or not a person was as security risk. Not only were may bank records examined but neighbors were questioned about my spending and gambling habits.
If someone has substantial debts that they cannot fund, much less access to cash than they publicly claim, and a court finding of lying about the value of their assets, should that person be eligible for a security clearance?
If we have one law for all, the answer is obvious.
Trump currently is leading in the polls and if he continues to force the election to be a referendum on Biden he will likely win. If the Democrats are able to shift the narrative so that the election is a referendum on Trump, then Biden will likely win. It is a race between two unpopular candidates.
But my question is a serious one. Is Trump eligible for a security clearance given the state of his personal finances?
The authority to grant a security clearance is vested in the powers of the Office of the President, If the people elect him as President, he automatically has the highest Security Clearance and Access in the nation, by virtue of being the President. Thus the entire premise of your question is vapid.
