President Donald Trump has revoked the security detail assigned to his former Defense Secretary Mark Esper, a person familiar with the matter confirmed Wednesday, adding to the growing list of officials who have faced retribution from their onetime boss.

U.S. President Donald Trump has revoked federal security protection for former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter.

Early in his first administration, President Trump noted the general’s “brilliance and fortitude.” And then the president got angry.

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.