Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is on Iran's hit list due to his role in the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, has had his security removed by President Trump. This decision endangers not only Pompeo and his former aides but also sets a concerning precedent for national security. Experts argue that this move, perceived as retaliation, undermines future security policies. Trump dismissed the need for ongoing protection, but the dangers from Iran remain acute, suggesting that the decision lacked proper review or consideration of the ongoing threats.
Whoever steered President Trump into removing the security teams protecting individuals facing Iranian death threats was way off-base. The threats are neither hypothetical nor vague.
It’s not just that this looks like petty, vindictive retaliation: Does he want his new national-security team making policy while fearing they won’t get protection?
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