Public opinion on Trump's security decision for Pompeo and Bolton by June 30, 2025
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Sen. Tom Cotton Urges Trump to Reconsider Security Withdrawal for Pompeo, Bolton Amid Iran Threats After Assassination Attempt
Jan 26, 2025, 03:54 PM
Senator Tom Cotton, chairman of the Intelligence Committee, has urged former President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision to withdraw security details for former officials, including Mike Pompeo and John Bolton, who are reportedly facing threats from Iran. Cotton emphasized the importance of protecting those individuals, noting that Trump himself was targeted for assassination by Iran. This call for a review comes in light of ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, particularly following the killing of Iran's top general in 2020, which involved the former officials.
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Majority support • 25%
Split opinion • 25%
Majority oppose • 25%
Indifference • 25%
Majority oppose • 25%
Majority support • 25%
Other • 25%
Evenly divided • 25%
Private Security Firm • 25%
U.S. Government • 25%
Other • 25%
No Security Provided • 25%
Condemnation by UN • 25%
Sanctions by EU • 25%
No international response • 25%
Other actions • 25%
Increased threat from Iran • 25%
Political pressure • 25%
Legal requirements • 25%
Other • 25%
Other • 25%
Receives new protection • 25%
Relies on private security • 25%
No security measures • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Reinstated for both • 25%
Not reinstated for either • 25%
Reinstated for Bolton only • 25%
Reinstated for Pompeo only • 25%