Some Republicans Ask Trump to Rethink Revocations of Former Officials’ Security Protection

(Left) Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) speaks at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Dec. 7, 2023. (Right) Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) speaks at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 21, 2024. Kevin Dietsch, Kent Nishimura/Getty Images

Some Republican lawmakers are weighing in on President Donald Trump’s decision to revoke the personal security details of former senior officials.

They expressed concern over Trump’s recent move to end government-provided protection for Dr. Anthony Fauci, former national security adviser John Bolton, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and his top aide Brian Hook.