{"id":2038147,"date":"2023-09-19T23:22:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T03:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cruz-rips-biden-for-failing-to-give-rfk-jr-secret-service-protection\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T23:25:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T03:25:04","slug":"cruz-rips-biden-for-failing-to-give-rfk-jr-secret-service-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cruz-rips-biden-for-failing-to-give-rfk-jr-secret-service-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruz slams Biden over RFK Jr.&#8217;s lack of Secret Service protection."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcruz-rips-biden-for-failing-to-give-rfk-jr-secret-service-protection%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2038147&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Sen. \u2064Ted Cruz Slams President Biden for Failing to Protect RFK Jr.\u2064 After Security Incident<\/h2>\n<p>Senator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/ted-cruz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ted Cruz<\/a> (R-TX) strongly \u2063criticized President Joe Biden \u200bthis week for neglecting to provide Secret Service protection to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his\u200c top challenger in the Democratic Party. This comes after an alarming incident where an individual \u2062showed up at one\u2064 of Kennedy&#8217;s campaign events armed with a loaded \u2063gun.<\/p>\n<p>During his &#8220;Verdict&#8221; podcast, Cruz expressed his frustration to co-host Ben Ferguson, stating, &#8220;The reason I believe the Biden administration hasn&#8217;t granted [Secret Service protection] is because if they did, it legitimizes [RFK Jr.].&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Cruz emphasized\u200c that this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cruz-rips-biden-for-failing-to-give-rfk-jr-secret-service-protection\/\" title=\"Cruz slams Biden over RFK Jr.'s lack of Secret Service protection.\">issue transcends political affiliations<\/a>,\u200b urging the Biden administration to prioritize Kennedy&#8217;s safety.\u200c &#8220;The \u2063Biden administration should give Robert Kennedy Jr. a security detail, now,&#8221; Cruz asserted. &#8220;Given his tragic family history, both \u2062his father and uncle were horrifically assassinated, and this latest serious security incident, Biden shouldn&#8217;t mess around.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting \u200dKennedy&#8217;s unique personal story, Cruz further explained, &#8220;In this instance, you&#8217;ve got RFK Jr., \u200dnumber \u2063one, you&#8217;ve got his unique personal story. His father was murdered while running for President\u2064 of the\u200d United States. Bobby Kennedy was murdered as \u200ba candidate for the\u2063 Democratic nominee for president, \u200cand before that, his uncle, John F. Kennedy, was murdered while being President of the United States. \u200cGiven that history and given that \u200dpeople\u2064 are just \u200bnuts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Cruz firmly believed that it should be a &#8220;no-brainer&#8221;\u200d for RFK Jr. to receive Secret Service protection if he desires it. However, he speculated that the Biden administration&#8217;s reluctance stems \u2063from a political\u200d motive. &#8220;The reason I \u200dbelieve \u200dthe Biden administration hasn&#8217;t granted it is because if they did, it legitimizes him, they would have to say he&#8217;s a major candidate,&#8221; Cruz argued. &#8220;The approach of the Biden White House is, RFK who? We never heard of him. Nope, nope. Nobody running. Nobody in the Democrat primary, doesn&#8217;t \u200dexist. This is a coronation \u2014 Joe&#8217;s down in\u2063 the basement. And I think it is purely political.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK HERE \u200dTO GET \u2062THE DAILY WIRE APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cruz concluded by urging the Biden White \u2063House to \u2063prioritize the safety of\u2062 RFK Jr., regardless of political affiliations. &#8220;Whether you&#8217;re a Democrat or Republican, this ought to be an easy choice. And the Biden White House ought to get their political heads \u200dout of \u200dtheir rear ends and do the \u2064right thing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential consequences of denying\u200b Secret Service protection to candidates like RFK \u200cJr. in terms of their safety and security?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  O, it would further legitimize RFK Jr. as a serious contender \u200cin\u2064 the Democratic Party, and \u2063they don&#8217;t want that. \u200cThey\u2064 want to diminish his chances of winning\u200d the\u200c nomination.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Cruz&#8217;s criticism stems from a perceived lack of action from the Biden administration \u200dto address the security concerns surrounding Kennedy. While it is customary for presidential candidates to receive Secret Service protection,\u200d Kennedy has\u2064 not been granted\u200d this privilege.<\/p>\n<p>The incident at one of Kennedy&#8217;s campaign events, where an individual was armed with\u200c a loaded gun, highlights the\u2062 potential dangers and risks that come with campaigning for public office.\u2063 It is \u2064crucial for candidates to be protected and for their \u200bsafety to be a top priority.<\/p>\n<p>Cruz argues that the Biden administration&#8217;s decision to withhold Secret Service protection from Kennedy is\u2062 politically motivated. He believes\u200d that by denying Kennedy\u2063 protection, the administration hopes to undermine \u200chis campaign and reduce his chances\u2063 of securing the Democratic Party&#8217;s nomination.<\/p>\n<p>The role of the\u2064 Secret Service is to ensure the safety of candidates and elected \u200cofficials, regardless of\u2063 their political affiliation. By denying Kennedy this protection, the Biden \u200dadministration is deviating from this responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>Cruz goes on\u200c to emphasize that \u200bregardless\u200d of political differences, every candidate deserves\u2064 to \u200dbe\u200c protected from potential \u2062threats. He argues that it is\u200c the duty of\u2062 the administration to provide security to all candidates, as it is a vital aspect\u200c of a functioning democracy.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-teacher-arrested-for-allegedly-spraying-disinfectant-at-students-who-didnt-wear-masks-properly-faces-felony-child-abuse-charges\/\" title=\"Florida teacher arrested for allegedly spraying disinfectant at students who didn't wear masks properly, faces felony child abuse charges\">incident involving<\/a> the armed individual at Kennedy&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/armed-man-arrested-at-rfk-jr-event\/\" title=\"Armed man apprehended at RFK Jr event.\">campaign event raises<\/a> serious concerns about the safety and\u2063 security of candidates in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/backlash-against-disney-grows-after-liberal-actor-in-show-with-gina-carano-made-similar-posts-still-has-job\/\" title=\"Backlash Against Disney Grows After Liberal Actor In Show With Gina Carano Made Similar Posts, Still Has Job\">current political climate<\/a>. It underscores the need for comprehensive security measures and thorough assessments \u2063of potential \u2063threats.<\/p>\n<p>Cruz concludes his criticism by calling on the Biden administration to prioritize the safety of all candidates, including Kennedy. He emphasizes the importance of \u200bnon-partisanship when it comes to security and urges the administration to rectify its decision by\u200c granting Kennedy the Secret Service protection he deserves.<\/p>\n<p>In a time when political tensions are high, it is imperative that the safety of candidates remains a top priority. It is \u2064the responsibility of the administration to ensure the well-being of all candidates, regardless of their political affiliation. Failure to do so undermines the democratic process and puts candidates at risk.<\/p>\n<p>The incident \u200binvolving\u200d RFK Jr. serves as a reminder of the potential dangers and risks associated with public office and political \u200ccampaigning. It is crucial that \u2063the Biden administration takes swift action to rectify its decision and provide \u2063the necessary protection to Kennedy and all candidates who may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/identities-of-sam-bankman-frieds-other-bail-backers-may-be-revealed\/\" title=\"Identities of Sam Bankman-Fried's Other Bail-Backers May Be Revealed\">face similar threats<\/a> in the future. Only then can we uphold the principles of democracy and ensure the safety and \u200bsecurity of those who choose to serve their country through public office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) criticized President Joe Biden for not providing Secret Service protection to his Democratic Party rival, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., after a man with a loaded gun appeared at one of Kennedy&#8217;s campaign events. 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