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

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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.

Key Points

  • Kennedy's campaign raised $3.1 million in February but spent $2.8 million
  • De Becker donated $4 million to Kennedy's super PAC American Values 2024
  • Kennedy has $5 million cash on hand despite raising $28 million
  • Biden's campaign reported $71 million cash on hand at the end of February

Pros

  • Kennedy has raised significant funds for his presidential campaign
  • De Becker, a security specialist and Kennedy's friend, has supported Kennedy's campaign financially

Cons

  • Kennedy's campaign has amassed $1.4 million in debt to a private security firm
  • President Biden has denied Kennedy's requests for Secret Service protection despite documented death threats