Trump ends Anthony Fauci’s security protection: ‘They can rent their security.’

president Donald Trump Ended security protection for Dr. Anthony Fauciformer top medical advisor in the White House.

Fauci, who has faced significant threats while leading the US response to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been under a constant security detail, Reports BBC.

Trump defended his decision, saying it is standard practice for government officials not to retain security protection indefinitely once they leave office.

Along with Fauci, Trump also removed security protections for several other former officials, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo And National Security Advisor John Boltonwho received threats from Iran.

When asked if he felt responsible for the safety of officials, Trump responded by saying that they made large sums of money and could afford their security. “They can hire their own security, too,” the BBC quoted Trump as saying.

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In Fauci’s case, after the cancellation, he arranged for private security at his own expense, the BBC reports.

This decision comes after increased criticism from Republican figures, including the senator. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) who has publicly called for eliminating Fauci’s security detail, citing concerns about the costs involved.

The security protocol for former officials is based on a threat assessment by intelligence agencies.

While former US presidents and their spouses are entitled to lifelong security protections, others, including former government officials, are subject to an assessment of their security needs.

Fauci, who served as president National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases For more than 40 years, she has been a leading figure in the country’s Covid-19 response and has faced intense political scrutiny throughout the pandemic.

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