Trump Revokes Security Protection for Pompeo, Fmr Aide

President Donald Trump has revoked security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former aide Brian Hook, both of whom served in his first administration, The New York Times reported Thursday.

Representatives for the White House could not be immediately reached for comment on the report, which citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Trump on Tuesday said he had withdrawn protection for his former national security adviser, John Bolton.

All three men were given protection by the Biden administration over threats from Iran because of actions they took on Trump’s behalf, according to the report. The Biden administration had privately briefed the new Trump administration about the continued threats from Iran, according to the Times. 

Pompeo also served as CIA director under Trump.