In a surprising move, President Trump has removed security details for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and top aide Brian Hook, despite warnings from the Biden administration about ongoing threats from Iran. Both men played key roles in aggressive policies against Iran during Trump’s first term, including the 2020 drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassim Suleimani.

The security protections, believed to be provided by the State Department, were pulled on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the matter. This decision follows Trump’s earlier revocation of U.S. Secret Service protection for John Bolton, his former national security adviser, who also faces threats from Iran.

While former presidents and their spouses typically receive ongoing security, other officials don’t automatically qualify. However, the Biden administration had maintained protection for Pompeo, Hook, and Bolton based on intelligence assessments that the threat level remained high. Reports suggest the Biden team even warned Iran that targeting former U.S. officials would be considered an act of war.

Despite these risks, Trump’s decision has left many questioning his reasoning. While Bolton’s critical stance toward Trump may explain the removal of his detail, Pompeo and Hook have remained supportive of the former president.

Trump’s move comes amid ongoing tensions with Iran, which has openly targeted these officials for their roles in past policies. As the situation unfolds, concerns about their safety and the implications of this decision continue to grow.

What’s next for these former officials remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and the fallout from this decision could have far-reaching consequences.