Trump Takes What Away From Bolton?
John Bolton, President Trump’s former National Security Advisor, recently revealed that the former president had decided to end his Secret Service protection upon returning to the White House. In a statement to The Hill, Bolton expressed disappointment, noting that while he had criticized President Biden’s national security approach, the current administration had opted to continue providing protection for him. This decision contrasts with President Trump’s actions during his first term, when he chose to rescind Bolton’s security detail.
Bolton, a well-known hawk on foreign policy, particularly concerning Iran, faced multiple threats after leaving the Trump administration in 2019. His tenure as National Security Advisor was marked by a tough stance against Tehran, and after his departure, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly issued threats against him. In 2022, the U.S. Justice Department charged an Iranian national with attempting to orchestrate a murder-for-hire plot against Bolton. The individual was allegedly offering $300,000 to anyone who would carry out the assassination, and the U.S. government even placed a $20 million bounty on the head of the IRGC member involved in the plot.
Bolton’s statement highlighted that these threats against him remain ongoing, and he pointed out the irony of President Biden’s extension of his protection, especially in light of similar security concerns now facing President Trump himself. Bolton concluded his statement by drawing a stark contrast between the two presidents, suggesting that the American people could judge for themselves who made the right decision when it came to ensuring the safety of those who’ve been targeted by foreign adversaries.
This ongoing threat from Iran underscores the importance of maintaining strong national security policies and protecting American officials from foreign dangers—something both parties, and all Americans, should be able to agree on, regardless of their political differences.
