Story highlights The briefing is the first in what could be several classified briefings Trump will receive

Top Democrats have argued that Trump would not responsibly handle the sensitive information

(CNN) Donald Trump received his first classified national security briefing Wednesday in New York, two sources told CNN.

The briefing, prepared by the director of national intelligence, is the first in what could be several classified briefings Trump will receive as the Republican nominee for president. Trump has never before had access to classified national security information.

The Trump campaign did not respond to multiple requests for comment. News of the briefing was first reported by ABC News.

The nominees of the two major parties have received classified intelligence briefings from top government officials for more than 60 years, a decision aimed at facilitating a smooth transition from candidate to commander in chief.

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