Bolton

[jon-nyc]

Iran has had a contract out on John Bolton for several years, just 2 years ago Iran was caught trying to hire a hitman to go after him.

Biden gave him secret service protection despite the fact the Bolton was highly critical of his administration and the Obama/Biden administration.

Biden gave him protection from Iran despite criticism. Trump took it away because of criticism.

[Mik]

Ok, where’s the cite? I can imagine it happening, but I can imagine other scenarios and you are not exactly a neutral observer.

[George K]

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5099407-trump-explains-why-he-revoked-boltons-security-clearance/

[Mik]

That doesn’t support the interpretation.

[George K]

ChatGPT:

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The United States Secret Service provides protection to specific individuals as authorized by law. The primary groups entitled to Secret Service protection are:

1. President and Vice President
   The sitting President and Vice President of the United States.
   Their immediate families.
2. Former Presidents
   Former Presidents and their spouses are entitled to lifetime protection unless they decline it.
   Children of former Presidents are protected until they turn 16.
3. President-elect and Vice President-elect
   Individuals who have been elected to the offices of President and Vice President, along with their families.
4. Major Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates
   Candidates for the offices of President and Vice President, along with their spouses, during the campaign period. (Protection is provided at the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security, typically in consultation with an advisory committee.)
5. Foreign Dignitaries
   Visiting heads of state or government and their spouses.
   Other distinguished foreign visitors and officials attending significant international events in the U.S.
6. Other Individuals as Designated
   Any individuals as determined by the President or the Secretary of Homeland Security, when necessary for national security.
7. Events of National Significance
   National Special Security Events (NSSEs), such as the Super Bowl or major political conventions, often include Secret Service involvement for event security.

Remember when The OGDCM refused SS protection to RFK Jr?

How does Bolton qualify for any of those, other than, by a stretch, #6?

[Horace]

I think it’s unreasonable for Bolton to expect a lifetime SS detail.

[jon-nyc]

Do you think Trump took it away after evaluating those? Or because he said mean things about Trump?

[Mik]

You’re making the claim.