John Bolton, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, has revealed that he was warned of active Iranian threats against him just days before his security detail was cut by the Trump administration.
In a recent interview with CNN's The Source with Kaitlan Collins, Bolton disclosed that his Secret Service protection was periodically renewed every six months by the Biden administration, only to be abruptly stripped away by Trump upon his return to office.
According to Bolton, the threats of Iranian retaliation against him remained active in the days leading up to Inauguration Day, with the former national security adviser being informed of these threats as recently as the Friday and Saturday before the inauguration.
This revelation has raised questions about the motivations behind Trump's decision to cut Bolton's security detail, particularly given the timely and targeted nature of the threats against him.
As a former high-ranking official in the Trump administration, Bolton has been an outspoken critic of the president's policies, particularly with regards to Iran. His departure from the administration was marked by controversy, with Trump announcing Bolton's firing via Twitter.
Since then, Bolton has been a vocal opponent of Trump's approach to foreign policy, and his warnings about the dangers of Iranian aggression have been widely reported. The fact that he was warned of active threats against him in the days leading up to the inauguration suggests that these warnings were not taken lightly by intelligence agencies.
The stripping away of Bolton's security detail has been seen by many as a retaliatory move by the Trump administration, designed to punish the former national security adviser for his criticism of the president's policies.
However, the implications of this decision go far beyond a simple case of political revenge. By cutting Bolton's security detail, the Trump administration may have left a high-profile target vulnerable to attack, potentially putting lives at risk.
As the investigation into the matter continues, one thing is clear: the decision to cut Bolton's security detail was a serious mistake, with potentially far-reaching consequences. The American people deserve to know the truth behind this decision, and why the Trump administration chose to prioritize politics over the safety and security of a former high-ranking official.