On Thursday, President Donald Trump addressed questions about the recent removal of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government security detail, asserting that individuals like Fauci, who have had lucrative careers, can afford to hire private security if they feel the need.
While speaking with reporters in Asheville, North Carolina, Trump explained the decision, saying, “I think, you know, when you work for the government, at some point, your security detail comes off. You can’t have them forever.”
REPORTER: “The security detail for Anthony Fauci was terminated last night … Would you feel partially responsible if something were to happen to say, Dr. Fauci or John Bolton?”
TRUMP: “No. They all made a lot of money. They can hire their own security.” pic.twitter.com/D4CHuFw7TT
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The president elaborated, noting, “We’ve taken security details off other people too. You can’t have a security detail for the rest of your life just because you worked for the government.”
Trump further pointed out the financial success of those affected by the decision. “They all made a lot of money. Fauci made a lot of money. They can hire their own security, too. All the people you’re talking about—they can