Revocation of Security Details for Former Trump Administration Officials
President Trump revoked taxpayer-funded security details for Mike Pompeo, John Bolton, and Brian Hook, who will now have to pay for their own security. Only former presidents and their spouses are automatically granted ongoing protection.
Key Points
- Former presidents and their spouses are automatically granted ongoing protection
- Threat assessments from the intelligence community led to the Biden administration granting ongoing protection to Pompeo, Hook, and Bolton
Cons
- Former officials now have to pay for their own security
- Potential risks to the safety of the officials without security details