WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has revoked government security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his top aide, Brian Hook, who have faced threats from Iran since they took hard-line stances on the Islamic Republic during Trump’s first administration.

President Donald Trump has reportedly told people he doesn't want anyone who worked under Mike Pompeo during his first term in his second administration.

Hawkish foreign policy advisers from Trump’s first presidency have faced alleged assassination threats from Iran.

The Diplomatic Security detail was pulled Wednesday for the two former Trump administration officials, three sources said.

The reported security protection removal comes despite warnings from the Biden's administration about ongoing threats from Iran.

Donald Trump has removed government security for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his aide Brian Hook, who were under threat from Iran. The move sees Trump targeting perceived adversaries as he reenters the White House.

I think there was enough time. We take a job, you take a job, you want to do a job, we’re not going to have security on people for the rest of their lives. Why should we?” Trump said.

Donald Trump has revoked the security detail for Mike Pompeo, despite the fact that the former secretary of state is reportedly facing threats for actions he took under the president’s direction. Pompeo and former aide Brian Hook both lost their security details Tuesday,