Trump Pulls The Plug – No More Secret Service!

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(StraightShooterNews.com) – President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the plug regarding no more Secret Service protection for former National Security Advisor John Bolton within 24 hours of taking office has ignited controversy.

This decisive move, coupled with the revocation of Bolton’s security clearance, sends a clear message about the administration’s stance on former officials who have criticized the President.

The Trump administration’s decision to remove Bolton’s protection comes despite ongoing threats from Iran, which were serious enough for the previous Biden administration to grant him Secret Service detail in December 2021.

These threats were not idle concerns; they were linked to potential retaliation for the drone strike ordered by Trump himself, which resulted in the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.

The gravity of the situation became apparent in 2022 when Shahram Porsafi, an Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps member, was charged with plotting to murder Bolton. This plot was likely in direct retaliation for Soleimani’s death.

President Trump justified the removal of Bolton’s security detail by stating it was time-limited and questioning the need for lifelong protection.

“Because I think that was enough time,” Trump declared, seemingly dismissing the ongoing threats against Bolton.

However, this rationale fails to address the $300,000 FBI reward for information leading to Porsafi’s capture or the $20 million reward announced by the Biden administration for information on the would-be assassin.

The decision to revoke Bolton’s protection is part of a broader action targeting former officials. A new executive order revoked security clearances for 50 former senior national security officials, including Bolton.

This sweeping action is a direct response to a letter signed by these officials in 2020 regarding Hunter Biden’s laptop emails, highlighting the administration’s determination to address perceived disloyalty.

Some may argue that protecting former officials is an unnecessary burden on taxpayers, with the cost of protecting Bolton and another former Trump national security adviser reaching over $12 million in just one year.

President Trump’s decision may be polarizing, but it illustrates his steadfast approach to redefining foreign policy strategy and realigning administrative allegiances.

Whether a move of fiscal responsibility or a risk to national security, Trump’s actions undeniably mark a significant shift in how security protocols for former officials are handled.

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