Has Trump Endangered Their Lives?

Donald Trump

(StraightShooterNews.com) – President Donald Trump’s latest bold decision has sent shockwaves through Washington: he has revoked security details for former staff members.

Trump specifically targeted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former State Department official Brian Hook, and former National Security Adviser John Bolton.

The decision to withdraw protection for these former officials marks a significant shift in how the government allocates security resources.

The president explained his decision: “When you have protection, you can’t have it for the rest of your life,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.

“Do you want to have a large detail of people guarding people for the rest of their lives? I mean, there’s risks to everything,” he added.

“I think there was enough time. We take a job, you take a job, you want to do a job, we’re not going to have security on people for the rest of their lives. Why should we?” Trump continued.

This move aligns with Trump’s long-standing mission to cut government waste and prioritize taxpayer dollars for essential services.

The State Department had previously spent over $2 million monthly on protection for Pompeo and Hook alone, a figure that raised eyebrows among fiscal conservatives.

Critics argue that the decision puts former officials at risk, citing alleged threats from Iran.

However, supporters argue that these claims seem to echo the fear-mongering tactics often employed by the deep state to justify its bloated budgets and overreach.

Bolton responded to Trump, saying, “I am disappointed but not surprised that President Trump has decided to terminate the protection previously provided by the United States Secret Service.”

The president’s bombshell decision extends beyond Pompeo, Hook and Bolton.

He has also revoked security clearances for former intelligence officials who questioned the Hunter Biden laptop scandal.

This further demonstrates his commitment to holding accountable those who spread disinformation and undermine national interests.

Trump’s bold move serves as a reminder of his dedication to streamlining government operations and challenging the status quo in Washington.

It is also a clear message that no one is entitled to lifelong benefits at taxpayer expense, regardless of their former position.

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