Trump Revokes Bolton's Secret Service Protection

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton's Secret Service protection was revoked by President Donald Trump shortly after his inauguration as the 47th president. Bolton expressed disappointment, noting that his protection was initially restored by President Biden in 2021 due to ongoing threats from Iran, linked to the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani in 2020. Bolton has been a vocal critic of Trump, and it's unclear if the revocation was directly ordered by Trump or part of a broader executive action affecting multiple former officials. The Department of Justice charged an Iranian Revolutionary Guard member in 2022 for plotting to assassinate Bolton, highlighting the persistent threat. Trump's decision has sparked debate, as Bolton and other former officials remain potential targets for retaliation from Iran. The White House and Secret Service have not commented on the situation.