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.
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.
Donald Trump has officially revoked the security details for several former top staffers in his first Administration, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former top aid Brian Hook. Both Pompeo and Hook served in the first Trump Administration and were in office when the Administration carried out a strike that killed a top Iranian official,
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.
The move comes days after Trump signed an executive order revoking clearance for 49 different former intelligence officials.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and others had their security details, which were believed to be provided by the State Department, pulled despite threats.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn U.S. security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, ex-national security adviser John Bolton, and former Iran envoy Brian Hook. The move has sparked controversy due to alleged Iranian plots to murder Bolton and Trump.
Three former White House officials just had their security details revoked at a critical time when they are believed to be in danger
The Times said the protection of Trump’s former secretary of state Mike Pompeo and another top aide has been withdrawn despite warnings
President Donald Trump has revoked government security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his top aide, Brian Hook.