Thu Jan 23 22:01:30 UTC 2025: ## Trump Revokes Security Detail for Hawkish Former Advisers Amid Iranian Threat Claims

**Washington D.C.** – Former President Donald Trump has withdrawn security details from three of his hawkish former foreign policy advisors: Mike Pompeo, Brian Hook, and John Bolton, despite alleged Iranian assassination threats against them. The move, confirmed by the individuals themselves and sources within the Biden administration, has sparked widespread criticism.

The New York Times reported that the security detail for Pompeo and Hook was revoked Wednesday night. Bolton, who confirmed his own security detail’s removal earlier this week, stated he was “disappointed but not surprised.” Trump defended his decision, dismissing Bolton as “very dumb” and questioning the need for lifelong security protection.

However, sources familiar with the matter, including a Biden administration official who spoke to the Associated Press, revealed that the Trump administration was aware of credible threats against Pompeo, Hook, and Bolton stemming from their hardline stances against Iran during Trump’s first term. This included the administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran, which involved withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal. The Biden official described Trump’s action as “highly irresponsible.”

The decision has fueled speculation that Trump’s actions are a form of retribution for perceived disloyalty. Bolton, notably critical of Trump in his memoir, had openly declared Trump unfit for office. While Pompeo has been less outspoken, his brief flirtation with a 2024 presidential bid before ultimately campaigning for Trump may have contributed to the decision. Hook was recently dismissed from a presidentially appointed position at the Wilson Center.

This incident follows the recent revocation of security clearances for dozens of former intelligence officials who signed a letter questioning the Hunter Biden laptop story’s origins. The timing and context of these actions have raised concerns about potential political motivations and disregard for the safety of individuals facing credible threats.

Read More