US again renews protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and top aide over Iran threats

Published January 3, 2024 11:54 AM

By MATTHEW LEE
AP Diplomatic Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has once again renewed taxpayer-funded protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and one of his top aides, who have been the target of persistent threats from Iran. The State Department notified Congress late last month that the threats against Pompeo and Trump administration Iran envoy Brian Hook remain “serious and credible” and continue to warrant government-provided security details. The notifications are dated Dec. 19 but were not transmitted to Congress until Dec. 22. They were obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East soar.

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