Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Receive Secret Service Protection Following Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump
Following the shooting at the Pennsylvania rally for former President Donald Trump over the weekend, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced on Monday that presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be granted Secret Service protection.
The decision comes in light of the recent assassination attempt on Trump, which left the former president injured and claimed the life of a rally attendee.
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Mayorkas stated that President Joe Biden had directed him to ensure Kennedy’s safety with Secret Service detail.
“We are in a heightened and very dynamic threat environment. The United States’ Secret Service, we — including the FBI and our other partners across the federal government — take the threats very seriously and adjust security measures as warranted, maintaining the safety and security of the president, the former president in their campaign events is one our most vital priorities,” Mayorkas told reporters during a White House press briefing on Monday. “In light of the weekend’s events, the president has directed me to work with the Secret Service to provide protection for Robert Kennedy Jr.”
On Monday, Trump called for the Biden administration to protect Kennedy with a Secret Service detail.
“In light of what is going on in the world today, I believe it is imperative that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. receive Secret Service protection — immediately. Given the history of the Kennedy Family, this is the obvious right thing to do!” said Trump on Truth Social Monday.
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Kennedy responded to Trump on X, “It is a hopeful sign for our country when a political opponent calls for one’s protection. Maybe our country can unite after all.”
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