President Donald Trump has revoked the security detail for his former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who had received ongoing protection due to threats from Iran after taking a hardline policy toward the country during Trump’s first administration,
The reported security protection removal comes despite warnings from the Biden's administration about ongoing threats from Iran.
President Donald Trump has reportedly told people he doesn't want anyone who worked under Mike Pompeo during his first term in his second administration.
It's another sign of steps Trump is taking just days into his return to the White House to target those he has perceived as adversaries.
President Donald Trump has revoked U.S. security protection for Mike Pompeo, who served as Secretary of State in his first administration and had been a loyal Trump ally before considering a challenge to his presidential campaign.
The Diplomatic Security detail was pulled Wednesday for the two former Trump administration officials, three sources said.
The move comes days after Trump signed an executive order revoking clearance for 49 different former intelligence officials.
I think there was enough time. We take a job, you take a job, you want to do a job, we’re not going to have security on people for the rest of their lives. Why should we?” Trump said.
Mike Pompeo, Brian Hook and John Bolton all played a role in the Trump-sanctioned drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassim Suleimani in 2020 — which made them subject to ongoing threats
Donald Trump has removed government security for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his aide Brian Hook, who were under threat from Iran. The move sees Trump targeting perceived adversaries as he reenters the White House.
President Donald Trump has reportedly revoked the security details for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook.
Security was also pulled for former Iran envoy Brian Hook and, earlier, for former national security adviser John Bolton. Read more at straitstimes.com.