Ex-Trump Official Breaks Silence, Claims Former President Issued Shocking Order to Destroy Him

A former Homeland Security official is demanding a full-blown investigation into what he calls an “unprecedented and dangerous” move by Donald Trump—an executive order that directly targeted him after he publicly criticized the former president.

Miles Taylor, who once served as Chief of Staff at the Department of Homeland Security, is now speaking out against what he claims was a calculated attempt by Trump to punish him and strip away his career, privacy, and rights.

What Exactly Happened?

According to Taylor, Trump issued an executive order in April 2025 that ordered federal agencies to investigate him and revoke his security clearances. The order claimed that Taylor spread “falsehoods,” but didn’t provide any specific legal evidence or wrongdoing.

Instead, Taylor says the move felt personal and politically motivated. He believes Trump was using presidential power to “silence a critic”—something that could set a terrifying example if allowed to go unchallenged.

Why This Matters: A Dangerous Precedent?

Taylor is urging the Inspectors General of both DHS and the Department of Justice to investigate the order. His argument? If a former president can target someone for simply speaking out, then the country’s democratic principles are under threat.

Taylor also said that the move was “completely unconstitutional” and could be the beginning of a pattern where presidents attack anyone who disagrees with them.

The Bigger Picture

This isn’t the first time Taylor has clashed with Trump. Back in 2018, he wrote a now-famous anonymous op-ed in the New York Times criticizing the Trump administration from the inside. Later, he revealed he was the author.

Since then, he’s been vocal about what he believes were dangerous actions inside the Trump White House. But now, he says Trump has crossed a line by trying to punish him through government action.

What’s Happening Now?

Taylor said the executive order has already caused serious problems in his life, including:

• Threats against his family

• Financial issues

• Personal information being exposed online

Still, he says he’s not backing down.

The Biden administration has not officially responded to the investigation request. Trump’s team has dismissed Taylor’s claims, calling him a “bad-faith actor,” but has not addressed the specific accusations about the executive order.

Final Thoughts

Whether you agree with Taylor or not, this case raises serious questions about the limits of presidential power. Can a president really use executive orders to go after former employees and critics?

Miles Taylor says no—and he’s asking America’s watchdogs to step in before it’s too late.