Trump removes security protection for Mike Pompeo: Report

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President Donald Trump reportedly removed security protection for former State Secretary Mike Pompeo.

Another former top aide, Brian Hook, was also stripped of protection, four people familiar with the developments told the New York Times. The protection, believed to be provided by the State Department, was removed Tuesday. Additionally, former Trump national security adviser John Bolton’s security service was removed Monday during the first hours of Trump’s presidency.

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