Trump revokes John Bolton’s security detail despite Iran threat

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President Donald Trump revoked the security clearance and Secret Service protection detail afforded to his former national security adviser, John Bolton, during the beginning hours of his second term.

Bolton, who left the Trump White House in November 2019, has had Secret Service protection during the Biden administration due to concerns that Iran could target him or other members of the first Trump administration who were involved in the assassination of Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

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