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.