Staff Reports
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Democratic presidential candidate, expressed his frustration on X, formerly known as Twitter, after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied his request for Secret Service protection. Kennedy pointed out that candidates for president have typically received Secret Service protection since his father’s assassination in 1968, but he was not granted the same security measures. He criticized the Biden administration for the delay and subsequent denial of his request, which took 88 days to receive a response.
Kennedy also quoted DHS Secretary Mayorkas, who stated that Secret Service protection was not warranted for Kennedy at this time. Kennedy’s campaign had submitted a comprehensive 70-page report highlighting the unique security risks and safety concerns he faces, including specific death threats. Despite this, the DHS secretary has the authority to make the final decision on who qualifies for Secret Service protection.
Hunter Biden gets a six-car Secret Service motorcade to take him to courtrooms in Delaware and Arkansas, where doors are opened and closed for him as if he were a prince. The Secret Service even rented a house next to his in Malibu for $30,000 per month. But Joe Biden has refused… https://t.co/8XMAkSB2NP
— Miranda Devine (@mirandadevine) July 28, 2023
Critics have voiced their dissatisfaction with the agency’s decision, pointing out the assassination history within the Kennedy family. They argue that given Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s familial background and the fact that Secret Service protection began as a direct response to his father’s murder, it is unfair to deny him the same level of security. Some have even drawn comparisons to the treatment of Hunter Biden, suggesting a political motivation behind the denial.
Former Secret Service agent, Dan Bongino, weighed in on the matter and suggested that the decision is politically motivated. His statement adds to the growing speculation surrounding the denial of Kennedy’s request, further raising questions about the possible bias and agenda behind the decision. The Biden administration should provide a clear explanation for their denial of Secret Service protection to ensure transparency and address concerns raised by Kennedy and his supporters.
