Trump Removes Dr. Anthony Fauci's Federal Security Detail — Cites 'Fiscal Responsibility'

President Trump orders the removal of federal security protection for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Fauci has had a security detail since 2020 following death threats over his role in COVID-19 public health guidance. Trump justifies the removal under a broader order eliminating security details for former government officials. Fauci subsequently hires private security at significant personal expense, later testifying to Congress that he receives ongoing threats. The removal is widely seen as retaliation for Fauci's public disagreements with Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic and sets a chilling precedent: former government officials who anger the president can be left unprotected, regardless of documented threats.