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Trump Dropping Security Details for Pompeo and Bolton Without Warning to Iran Could Lead to an ‘Unnecessary War’

When the president removed security details for officials targeted by Tehran, absent was any talk of consequences if the Iranians carry out their plans for vengeance.

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Left to Right: Vice President Pence, President Trump, and Ambassador John Bolton in 2018. White House Via Wikimedia Commons
DEAN KARAYANIS
DEAN KARAYANIS

President Trump is removing security details from former government officials being targeted by Iran. Mr. Trump, also on Tehran’s hit list, says the men can afford their own security. The move raises concerns about America turning a deaf ear to Tehran’s “Death to America” chants.

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DEAN KARAYANIS
DEAN KARAYANIS

Mr. Karayanis worked for Rush Limbaugh for more than 25 years with stints in TV news, on campaigns, and ghost/speechwriting for a variety of newsmakers. He is the creator/host of the History Author Show on iHeart Radio, producer of its documentary-style video specials, and a contributor of political and social commentary for various news organizations. He is a producer for the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show.

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