Two prominent Republican senators have split with President Trump over his decision to sever government security for former officials who are in Iran’s crosshairs. Last week, Trump, 78, cut off funding for security for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo,
President Trump has sparked fresh controversy in his first week back in office with his decision to remove security details from several prominent people with whom he has fallen out. Dr. Anthony
President Trump revoked security protection for his former secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, and a former top aide despite warnings from the Biden administration that both men faced ongoing threats from Iran because of actions they took on Mr. Trump’s behalf, four people with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.
A former Secret Service agent said President Trump’s decision to terminate protection for former national security adviser John Bolton and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will put them at
President Donald Trump has revoked government security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his top aide, Brian Hook, who have faced threats from Iran. The Morning Joe panel discusses.
He ends security protection for the first-term advisers Iran has marked for death.
The president also revoked the security detail of other former top officials who are reportedly facing threats from Iran.
The reported security protection removal comes despite warnings from the Biden's administration about ongoing threats from Iran.
A top Republican Senate ally says that President Donald Trump should rethink his decision to remove security details from three former senior national security officials, saying their protection is not just for them but also the public.
Senators Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton said that the former Trump aides faced continuing threats from Iran and that the decision could affect how current officials do their jobs.
Mike Pompeo is the latest to have his Secret Service detail pulled by Donald Trump. A reason for the abrupt change is unclear, but The New York Times reported Pompeo still faces ongoing assassination threats for his role in the U.