Robert F. Kennedy Jr. losing Secret Service protection and endorsing former President Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. loses Secret Service protection after withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race and endorses former President Trump, forming a 'unity government'

Calls for Secret Service Protection for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Calls for independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to get Secret Service protection were renewed following the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a weekend rally in Pennsylvania. Kennedy, nephew of former President Kennedy and son of former Attorney General Robert Kennedy, has argued he has an increased risk due to his family history.

Legislation for Secret Service Protection of Former U.S. Presidents

Texas Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt is introducing legislation to guarantee lifelong Secret Service protection for all former U.S. presidents, in response to a bill proposed by a Democrat to strip protection from former President Donald Trump if convicted of a felony. Hunt's bill aims to ensure protection remains unaffected by personal or political biases.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Presidential Campaign and Security Concerns

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launches bid for president, amasses $1.4 million debt to a private security firm, while President Biden denies Secret Service protection requests. Kennedy's campaign raised $3.1 million in February but spent $2.8 million. De Becker, a security specialist and Kennedy's friend, has donated millions to Kennedy's super PAC. Despite raising $28 million, Kennedy has $5 million cash on hand. Biden's campaign has $71 million cash on hand. Kennedy criticizes Biden for rejecting Secret Service protection requests despite documented death threats. Biden's Homeland Security Secretary deems protection not warranted at this time.