Secret Service Pulls RFK Jr.'s Protection After He Suspends Campaign and Backs Trump
The Secret Service protection reluctantly granted to independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been revoked following his announcement of support for former President Donald Trump.
Kennedy presented his endorsement of Trump as a suspension of his campaign, which had managed to secure a spot on the ballot in around 20 states, according to CBS.
He stated that his aim was to withdraw from the race in areas where his presence on the ballot could hinder efforts to defeat Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris.
“Mr. Kennedy no longer has USSS,” confirmed Stefanie Spear, Kennedy’s press secretary.
Would never have done this if he had not supported Trump
— Caleb (@WhiteWolfUSA) August 26, 2024
RFK Jr. Loses Secret Service Protection https://t.co/FHaodcLWra via @@CDNNow
Kennedy had been requesting Secret Service protection from the Biden administration for months but only received it after the attempted assassination of Trump on July 13.
By law, the Secret Service is obligated to protect major presidential candidates and their spouses within 120 days of the election, though other candidates may also receive protection.
Why didn’t The Democrat leaders display at least the basic decency of providing Secret Service Protection to RFK Jr. Both Trump and RFK Jr share the knowledge that the powerbrokers left them vulnerable to assassination
— Richard Dowd (@rjdowd) August 26, 2024
A report from the New York Post noted that the Secret Service confirmed it was no longer providing security for Kennedy.
“That’s correct. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is no longer receiving U.S. Secret Service protection,” a Secret Service representative said.
Secret Service Rescinds Protection for RFK Jr.!
— ZeroHedge Notes (@ZeroHedgeNotes) August 26, 2024
👉 RFK Jr. sees security revoked after endorsing Trump
⚠️ Raises concerns about political influence on security decisions#Politics #Security @zerohedge https://t.co/dlqIh1PstO pic.twitter.com/OfZCFATgEa
In 2023, Kennedy’s campaign made multiple requests for protection for the candidate, who is the son of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy of New York, assassinated in 1968 while pursuing the Democratic presidential nomination. President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963, was Kennedy’s uncle.
The calls for protection intensified after an intruder was found at Kennedy’s home, claiming he wanted to speak with the candidate, according to a campaign news release.
BREAKING: White House has ENDED Secret Service for RFK Jr.
— Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid) August 25, 2024
They offered it on July 15th, 2 days after the Trump assassination attempt.
Here’s why this is a DOUBLE DUMB move by Biden/Kamala administration.
They’re forcing RFK to go on the campaign trail with Trump which only…
At that time, the campaign issued a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, arguing that denying Kennedy protection violated a 55-year precedent.
In September 2023, a man was arrested for bringing a weapon to a Kennedy event while wearing a U.S. Marshal’s Service badge. He was charged with a weapons violation and impersonating a U.S. marshal, according to KNBC.
Despite these incidents, Secret Service protection was not forthcoming.