The Wall Street Journal editorial board criticized President Trump's decision to revoke Secret Service protection for former aides, labeling it as a vindictive whim. This move particularly targeted John Bolton, who faces Iranian assassination threats, along with Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook. The editorial argues that security assessments should be based on perceived danger rather than personal grievances, warning Trump that if these individuals were harmed, he would hold some responsibility.
The possibility of falling out of President Trump's good graces is an occupational hazard for good people who serve in his Administration, but this looks like a new low.
Decisions about security details are supposed to be made based on neutral assessments of the danger, not some vindictive whim.
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