Donald Trump Strips Security Protection from Ex-Officials Who Spoke Out Against Him Despite Active Assassination Threats

Donald Trump on his first day in office Jan. 20, 2025.Photo:Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty PresidentDonald Trumphas rescinded the security details of three former White House colleagues — all of whom face international threats for the work they did on Trump’s behalf,The New York Timesreports. Trump’s former Secretary of StateMike Pompeo, former U.S. representative for Iran Brian Hook, and former national security adviserJohn Boltoneach played roles in a 2020 drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.

Donald Trump Sworn In as the 47th U.S. President

Donald Trumpis the president of the United States once again after taking the oath of office just after noon on Monday, Jan. 20. The velvet-bound Lincoln Bible was also used duringBarack Obama’s swearing-in ceremonies, and at Trump’s first inauguration. Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP via Getty SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP via Getty The Presidential Oath"I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, so help me God.

Donald Trump Tells 1000s of Biden Presidential Appointees 'You're Fired' via Social Media

Donald Trump at his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.Photo:Chip Somodevilla/Getty Chip Somodevilla/Getty On his first day back in office, PresidentDonald Trumpfired thousands of federal employees. In apost to Truth Socialjust after midnight on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the 47th president issued an official dismissal to four officials, with the promise of more removals soon. “Our first day in the White House is not over yet! My Presidential Personnel Office is actively in the process of identifying and removing over a thousand Presidential Appointees from the previous Administration, who are not aligned with our vision to Make America Great Again,” Trump began.

Donald Trump Wins Georgia's 16 Electoral Votes in Second Major Battleground Call

Donald Trump speaks at a Turning Point Action campaign rally in Duluth, Ga., on Oct. 23, 2024.Photo:Anna Moneymaker/Getty Anna Moneymaker/Getty Donald Trumphas defeatedKamala Harrisin the critical swing state of Georgia and will earn its 16 electoral votes, according to The Associated Press. Georgia played a major role in each campaign’s 2024 Electoral College strategy after the state narrowly flipped blue in 2020 to help elect DemocratJoe Biden. Harris and Trump spent significant time courting Georgia voters this time around, with Trump appearing the slight favorite heading into Election Day.

Donald Trump Wins Pennsylvania, Taking Home the Biggest Battleground Prize

Donald Trump campaigning in New Hampshire.Photo:Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Donald Trumphas defeatedKamala Harrisin Pennsylvania and will earn 19 electoral votes — the most important swing state in 2024 the presidential race, according to theAssociated Press.After the AP’s Pennsylvania call on Wednesday, Nov.6, Trump leads in the presidential race with a total of 267 electoral votes to Harris' 224. The first candidate to reach 270 wins the Electoral College — and the White House.