This action also forecloses the federal government and the intelligence community from tapping into the specific information these people may possess, in times of crisis. None will be able to tell what they may know, in furtherance of the resolution of some problem where an experienced hand is needed. Many administrations have tapped into the knowledge that previous officials have. Sooner or later some intelligence issue will arise and the Trumpers will be on their own, and probably in over their heads ...