Trump Revokes Security Detail for Pompeo and Others, Despite Threats From Iran

By Free Republic | Created at 2025-01-23 16:52:07 | Updated at 2025-01-23 20:50:59 4 hours ago

Trump Revokes Security Detail for Pompeo and Others, Despite Threats From Iran
NYTs ^ | 1/23/25 | Maggie Haberman

Posted on 01/23/2025 8:44:27 AM PST by hardspunned

President Trump revoked security protection for his former secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, and a former top aide, Brian Hook, 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.

Mr. Pompeo and Mr. Hook had been part of an aggressive posture against Iran during the first Trump presidency, most notably the drone strike that killed the powerful Iranian general Qassim Suleimani in early 2020.

Mr. Trump also remains under threat because of that action, and his advisers have regularly stressed the seriousness of the situation in the years between his two terms in office.

Mr. Pompeo and Mr. Hook had their security details, which were believed to be provided by the State Department, pulled on Tuesday, one of the people briefed on the matter said. A day before, Mr. Trump pulled the U.S. Secret Service detail of John R. Bolton, who was Mr. Trump’s third national security adviser and also faces threats.

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TOPICS: Government
KEYWORDS: iran; pompeo; security

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What’s a murderous, warmongering neocon to do? Has anyone checked, does Nuland get any type protection or perk from the government other than her bloody retirement checks?

1 posted on 01/23/2025 8:44:27 AM PST by hardspunned

To: hardspunned

Threats from Iran? So if we get rid of Pompeo Iran will attack us? Maybe I’m a little hard of understanding today? (/s)

2 posted on 01/23/2025 8:47:50 AM PST by wbarmy (Trying to do better.)

To: hardspunned

They can live in high-security, luxury high-rises.

I doubt Iran would give Trump an excuse to deeply deplete American bomb inventories.

To: hardspunned

It would take at least 5 officers to provide around the clock protection. This times 3 would be 15 officers plus officers to cover vacations sick time and holiday. I would guess they are north of 150 k a year. Maybe in the neighborhood of 3 million. How many others are getting such protection?

4 posted on 01/23/2025 8:49:42 AM PST by healy61

To: hardspunned

The can afford to hire their own security if they feel they need it. President Trump has.

5 posted on 01/23/2025 8:51:24 AM PST by Flint

To: hardspunned

Maybe this is a subtle warning to recalcitrant RINO Senators to get in line or they will NOT be assisted in the event of a threat. "Senators Murkowski, McConnel and Collins, please note we have stopped the protective details of former Republicans."

6 posted on 01/23/2025 8:51:55 AM PST by Sgt_Schultze (When your business model depends on slave labor, you're always going to need more slaves.)

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