Senator Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas and the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, and Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, urged President Trump to reconsider his decision to remove security details from former advisers who have been targeted by Iran. They expressed concern that this move could discourage current aides from effectively performing their duties.
The senators' remarks came after Mr. Trump abruptly ended government security protection for three officials from his first term who were involved in his Iran policy and remained under threat. One of these officials, John R. Bolton, Mr. Trump's third national security adviser, has been a vocal critic of Mr. Trump since leaving the administration in 2019. The other two, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former top State Department official Brian Hook, have been supportive of Mr. Trump.
Mr. Cotton, speaking on Fox News, encouraged the president to revisit his decision, particularly for those individuals targeted by Iran, as the president himself was once targeted for assassination by the same country. He confirmed that he had reviewed current intelligence and that the threats remained genuine.
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ZmeeLove
This is a wake-up call for anyone thinking of criticizing the president. Loyalty is rewarded, disloyalty has consequences.
Comandante
This is the kind of leadership we need. He's not afraid to make tough calls, even when they're unpopular.
Muchacha
This is what happens when you prioritize loyalty over competence. Bolton might have been a critic, but he was also a valuable asset with years of experience.
Africa
He's a true patriot. He's putting the needs of the country above his own personal interests.
ZmeeLove
This is about security, not politics. The president is putting national security first by prioritizing resources where they're needed most.
Eugene Alta
Finally, someone taking action against these Iran-linked threats! It's about time we stopped coddling these dangerous individuals.
BuggaBoom
He's holding people accountable. These officials made their choices, and now they have to face the consequences.
Katchuka
So much for backing the blue. Hypocritical to support law enforcement one minute and then strip protection from those who need it the most the next.
KittyKat
This is pure vindictiveness. Trump can't stand the thought of anyone disagreeing with him, so he's trying to make their lives miserable.
Noir Black
Taxpayers shouldn't be footing the bill for personal security details. These officials have amassed wealth during their careers, they can afford their own protection.
Loubianka
He's putting American lives at risk. This is a short-sighted decision that could have deadly consequences.