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Yes, convicted felons can potentially receive federal #NationalSecurity clearance, but it is challenging and depends on several factors.

The U.S. government evaluates applicants using the 13 Adjudicative Criteria, including criminal conduct, trustworthiness, and rehabilitation efforts. Felony convictions are not automatic disqualifiers, but mitigating circumstances—such as the time elapsed since the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, and whether the crime was isolated—are critical.

FWIW