Trump lifts protections for Iran hardliners Pompeo, Hook, says 'there's risks to everything'
US President Donald Trump earlier made it clear that former secretary of state Mike Pompeo will not be the part of his new administration. Despite Biden administration briefing about security threats to Pompeo,
Trump pulls security protections for Mike Pompeo, John Bolton
Hawkish foreign policy advisers from Trump’s first presidency have faced alleged assassination threats from Iran.
Trump revokes protections for former Secretary of State Pompeo and top aide threatened by Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 since they took hard-line stances on the Islamic Republic during Trump’s first administration.
Donald Trump Strips Mike Pompeo's Security Detail: Reports
The reported security protection removal comes despite warnings from the Biden's administration about ongoing threats from Iran.
Trump drops protection for Pompeo and Hook amid Iran threats
Donald Trump made the decision to withdraw protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former envoy to Iran Brian Hook. Both were targets of planned attacks by Iran, as confirmed by "The New York Times.
Trump removes security protection for Mike Pompeo: Report
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.
Trump Revokes John Bolton’s Secret Service Protection
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. had granted Bolton and another Trump national security adviser protection in 2021 after threats from Iran.
Trump defends decision to pull security detail for ex-aides
The move comes days after Trump signed an executive order revoking clearance for 49 different former intelligence officials.
Trump Yanks Security Protection for Former Top Diplomat Pompeo
Trump, who took office on Monday, said this week that he had withdrawn protection for his former national security adviser, John Bolton, telling reporters: "We are not going to ha
Trump retaliates against two former top staffers
The New York Times reported Thursday Trump’s former secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, and a former top aide, Brian Hook, had ...
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Trump Leaves Former Aides Unprotected
He ends security for Bolton, Pompeo and Brian Hook, whom Iran wants to kill.
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Does Trump’s firing of Brian Hook signal a change in his Iran policy?
Upon returning to the White House on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the removal of Brian Hook, who served as ...
Donald Trump Strips Security Protection from Ex-Officials Who Spoke Out Against Him Despite Active Assassination Threats
Three former White House officials just had their security details revoked at a critical time when they are believed to be in danger ...