According to FBI interview notes released Monday, the former security officer described the "stark difference" between Hillary Clinton's conduct as secretary of state and the conduct of her predecessor Condoleezza Rice, who closely adhered to the appropriate protocols. Hillary's "abundant" protocol breaches, on the other hand, were widely known in the diplomatic security community.
One area of particular concern was Hillary’s refusal to follow "standard security and diplomatic" protocol by riding with local U.S. ambassadors in an armored limousine to diplomatic events abroad. It was standard procedure for the secretary of state and the ambassador to arrive together at these events, but Hillary refused, and insisted on riding with her top aide Huma Abedin.
According to the FBI notes, "This frequently resulted in complaints by ambassadors who were insulted and embarrassed by this breach of protocol."
The former security officer said Huma Abedin was likely responsible for ignoring the standard protocols on Clinton’s behalf, and appeared to possess "much more power" than other top aides to secretaries of state.