Staff Reports
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has a straightforward take on the alarming security situation surrounding former President Donald Trump. Instead of throwing his hands up over budget issues, Pompeo asserts it’s high time that President Biden steps up and delivers the appropriate security for a man who has faced not one but two assassination attempts in a rather short span of time. It seems that in Biden’s America, protecting a former president has become a complicated logistical puzzle rather than a patriotic obligation.
Pompeo didn’t just take a swing—he hit a home run when he described the assassination attempts as indicative of a “systemic failure.” With Trump now likely topping the list of the most threatened members of America’s “senior leadership team,” it raises the question: why is it falling on Congress to scramble for funds when the president can simply allocate resources as needed? Imagine the gall of Washington, trying to frame this as a budget issue when everyone knows it’s a matter of national security. If Biden can handle the chaos at the southern border, managing Trump’s security should be a walk in the park, right?
BREAKING: Trump says Biden called him today, and they talked about the fact that Trump needs more Secret Service agents on his detail
"We do need more people on my detail because we have 50,000-60,000 people showing up to events, and other people don't have that." pic.twitter.com/UqskSBBO9g
— George (@BehizyTweets) September 17, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson chimed in, noting that Trump deserves “every asset available” in his defense. The focus shifted from funding to more pressing matters like the allocation of manpower. Apparently, there’s a sleight of hand happening where securing a former president isn’t about having a fat wallet but about effectively using the resources already on hand. If only Biden’s team could demonstrate the same level of competence in protecting Trump as they do in orchestrating scandals.
Meanwhile, Trump’s campaign has pointed fingers at the Biden-Harris administration’s toxic rhetoric, suggesting that their incendiary language has inadvertently played a role in the ongoing threats against him. It’s an interesting angle; if incendiary rhetoric had tangible consequences, would Democrats issue their daily dose of drama with a warning label? Democrats may want to check the contents of their kitchen before they start playing the blame game.
The FBI and Secret Service have jumped into action, conducting their investigations with all the urgency of a sloth on a Sunday stroll. Not to be outdone, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his state investigation into the latest assassination attempt, proving that some leaders aren’t afraid to step up. In contrast, others merely slink into the background. As Congress expands its investigation into the July attempt where Trump narrowly dodged a bullet, it’s clear that the situation demands not only swift action but a frank admission that protecting leaders in America shouldn’t be an afterthought.
