Democrats Set Trump Up In Horrifying Assassination Situation
U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) introduced legislation on Friday aimed at revoking Secret Service protection for former President Donald Trump if he is convicted in his ongoing trial.
The proposal, outlined in a post by House Homeland Security Committee Democrats, seeks to prevent "convicted felons sentenced to prison" from receiving Secret Service protection.
Thompson, serving as the chair of the partisan January 6 Committee, drew attention to what he views as a gap in current law regarding the implications of Secret Service protection for felons facing prison time.
In a statement, Thompson explained the need to update legislation to ensure that individuals sentenced to prison do not receive special treatment, especially former presidents. The Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable (DISGRACED) Former Protectees Act aims to terminate Secret Service protection upon sentencing for federal or state offenses punishable by at least one year of imprisonment.
According to Thompson, the bill aims to transfer inmate protection responsibilities to relevant prison authorities and does not alter criminal statutes or penalties.
While the legislation does not explicitly name Trump, Thompson referenced the former president's numerous legal challenges in federal and state courts as the impetus for the bill.
Critics argue that Thompson's proposal could leave Trump vulnerable to assassination, especially considering the contentious nature of his ongoing trial in New York City, where he faces charges brought by a prosecutor with strong political leanings against him.
Trump's defense in the New York case, overseen by a judge with ties to President Biden, centers on allegations of administrative errors that have been inflated into felony charges. Legal experts have criticized the prosecutor's tactics, including the repetition of charges and the use of COVID-era procedures to extend the statute of limitations.
If convicted in the New York case alone, Trump potentially faces a lengthy prison sentence, with some speculating it could amount to hundreds of years behind bars.