Trump should rethink revoking former officials' security details, Tom Cotton says
- Senator Tom Cotton urged President Donald Trump to reconsider removing security details from former officials John Bolton, Mike Pompeo, and Brian Hook, citing ongoing threats from Iran.
- Cotton stated that the decision could deter qualified individuals from serving in the White House, impacting future hiring.
- The former officials had their security protections revoked despite credible threats, which were regularly extended by the Biden administration.
- Trump defended his decision by questioning the need for extensive security for former officials, stating, 'There's risks to everything.
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Some Republicans Ask Trump to Rethink Revocations of Former Officials’ Security Protection
Some Republican lawmakers are weighing in on President Donald Trump’s decision to revoke the personal security details of former senior officials. They expressed concern over Trump’s recent move to end government-provided protection for Dr. Anthony Fauci, former national security adviser John Bolton, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and his top aide Brian Hook. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said the Senate needs to investigate Trump’s decis…
Two Top Republicans Ask Trump to Rethink a Move
Two top Republican senators are questioning President Trump's decision to revoke the federal protection of three former advisers, saying it could make current aides think twice about their own duties, reports the New York Times . Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham, both allies of the president, made their pitch on the...
Graham, Cotton Celebrate Trump's Determination in Revising Security Decision - Real News Now
Republican Senators Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton emphasize the potential threats emanating from Iran that former Trump aides could be exposed to. With a call to national duty, they express concern about the implications of rescinding security details for these individuals, advocating for a review of the decision. Senator Lindsey Graham highlights the potential long-term effects of this move. He cautions that such a decision may create hesitatio…


Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham break with Trump on nixing security for John Bolton, Mike Pompeo
Prominent GOP Sens. Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham have broken with President Donald Trump on nixing security for ex-officials John Bolton and Mike Pompeo.
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