Trump yanks security protection for former top diplomat Pompeo

24/1/2025 7:07

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.



A source familiar with the situation confirmed earlier reports that Pompeo's security detail had been withdrawn.



The New York Times first reported that security for Pompeo, as well as former Iran envoy Brian Hook, was pulled on Tuesday, citing four sources familiar with the situation.



Trump, who took office on Monday, said this week that he had withdrawn protection for his former national security adviser, John Bolton, telling reporters: "We are not going to have security on people for the rest of their lives."



All three men served in Trump's first administration and led policy on Iran in particular.