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.
President Donald Trump has revoked U.S. security protection for Mike Pompeo, who served as Secretary of State in his first administration and had been a loyal Trump ally before considering a challenge to his presidential campaign.
The New York Times reported Thursday Trump’s former secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, and a former top aide, Brian Hook, had their protection revoked. The report acknowledges the men face threats from Iran “because of actions they took on Mr. Trump’s behalf,” citing four people with knowledge.
Hawkish foreign policy advisers from Trump’s first presidency have faced alleged assassination threats from Iran.
Mike Pompeo, Brian Hook and John Bolton all played a role in the Trump-sanctioned drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassim Suleimani in 2020 — which made them subject to ongoing threats
Donald Trump has removed government security for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his aide Brian Hook, who were under threat from Iran. The move sees Trump targeting perceived adversaries as he reenters the White House.
President Donald Trump has revoked government security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his senior aide, Brian Hook, both of
The Diplomatic Security detail was pulled Wednesday for the two former Trump administration officials, three sources said.
The move comes days after Trump signed an executive order revoking clearance for 49 different former intelligence officials.
I think there was enough time. We take a job, you take a job, you want to do a job, we’re not going to have security on people for the rest of their lives. Why should we?” Trump said.
President Donald Trump has reportedly revoked the security details for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook.