President Trump revoked security protections for Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook, despite warnings from the Biden administration regarding ongoing threats from Iran due to their actions, particularly related to the drone strike on Qassim Suleimani. The Biden administration informed Trump's team about the risks faced by former officials like Pompeo, Hook, and Bolton. However, Trump decided to withdraw their security details, raising concerns about the safety of these officials who were part of the aggressive stance against Iran during Trump's first term in office.
Despite the Biden administration's warnings about ongoing threats from Iran, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and aide Brian Hook had their security protections revoked by Trump.
The withdrawal of security detail for Pompeo and Hook comes after their role in the drone strike on Iranian general Qassim Suleimani, highlighting serious threats due to their actions.
Both the Biden and Trump administrations had assessed the ongoing risks, but the decision to revoke security indicates possible dismissal of those threats from Trump's side.
Former National Security Adviser John R. Bolton, similarly facing threats, also had his Secret Service detail withdrawn by Trump, stressing the uncertain safety of these officials.
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