Leavitt, 27, noted in her first White House briefing that Trump, 78, remains “firm in his decision” to cut off federal funding for the 24-hour protection Bolton, Pompeo and former US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook despite criticism from some Republican lawmakers.
White House doubles down on Trump’s ‘firm’ decision to strip Bolton, Pompeo of their security details
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January 29, 2025
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