{"id":2042563,"date":"2023-09-23T16:19:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T20:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-team-continues-to-press-biden-administration-for-secret-service-protection\/"},"modified":"2023-09-23T16:21:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T20:21:15","slug":"rfk-jr-team-continues-to-press-biden-administration-for-secret-service-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-team-continues-to-press-biden-administration-for-secret-service-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"RFK Jr.&#8217;s team urges Biden admin for Secret Service protection."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Frfk-jr-team-continues-to-press-biden-administration-for-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=2042563&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>The \u200bTrump administration provided Secret Service protection for Joe Biden during his run for the presidency, \u200cbut President\u2062 Biden has yet to authorize\u200b the same security for\u200d Robert F. Kennedy Jr.<\/h2>\n<p>Gavin de Becker, a renowned security expert, pointed out this discrepancy in a video\u2062 released on X on Sept. 21. De\u200c Becker&#8217;s company, Gavin de Becker and Associates, is currently providing private security\u200b services for\u200b Kennedy as he challenges \u200bPresident Biden for the 2024 Democrat presidential nomination.<\/p>\n<p>De Becker emphasized his \u2063credentials, highlighting his experience as a \u2064three-time presidential appointee and his expertise in security for elected officials and public figures.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/robert-f-kennedy-jr-wants-his-party-back-5487032?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>EXCLUSIVE: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants His Party Back<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>9\/9\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/house-hearing-robert-f-kennedy-jr-fires-back-at-del-plaskett-for-accusations-about-his-covid-vaccine-views-5411751?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>House \u200cHearing: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Fires Back at Del. Plaskett for Accusations About\u200d His COVID Vaccine Views<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7\/20\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Since the assassination of Senator Robert \u2063F. Kennedy in 1968, U.S. presidential\u2062 candidates have received Secret Service protection.\u2063 However, Kennedy Jr.&#8217;s request for \u2064protection as a presidential \u2064candidate was denied by the Department of Homeland Security\u2064 in July.<\/p>\n<p>De Becker criticized the Biden administration for refusing to\u2063 provide formal protection to a rival candidate, breaking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-else-do-you-want-to-loot-sen-cruz-destroys-progressive-leader-over-elon-musk-attacks\/\" title=\"\u2018Who Else Do You Want To Loot?\u2019: Sen. Cruz Destroys Progressive Leader Over Elon Musk Attacks\">long-standing tradition<\/a>. He highlighted that\u200b previous administrations have approved early Secret \u200bService protection for candidates\u2064 far earlier than 120 \u2062days before \u2063the election.<\/p>\n<p>De Becker also \u2063mentioned an\u200c alarming incident where\u200c an armed man posing as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-team-continues-to-press-biden-administration-for-secret-service-protection\/\" title=\"RFK Jr.'s team urges Biden admin for Secret Service protection.\">federal law enforcement officer attempted<\/a> to approach Kennedy during a speech\u200c in Los Angeles. The man was arrested, and additional weapons were found in his possession.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these \u2063security risks, Kennedy&#8217;s requests for Secret Service protection have been\u200b rejected twice.\u2064 His campaign plans to apply for protection a third time\u2064 this month.<\/p>\n<p>In a letter to President Biden, Dennis Kucinich, Kennedy&#8217;s campaign manager, urged him to authorize Secret Service protection for Kennedy. Kucinich emphasized\u2063 the increasing threat level\u2062 and the potential consequences of \u2062political assassinations.<\/p>\n<p>Kucinich reminded President Biden \u200dof \u200cthe assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, emphasizing the importance of preventing such tragedies from happening again.<\/p>\n<p>With the \u200bhope of ensuring the safety of Kennedy and all campaign attendees, Kucinich\u2064 appealed to President Biden&#8217;s sense of patriotism, fairness, and conscience to\u2064 grant the necessary Secret Service protection.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why has Robert F. Kennedy Jr. not received Secret Service protection despite being\u2063 a contender for the Democratic nomination in 2024?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Etropolitan-transit-police-for-his-arrest-and-charge\/&#038;ved=2ahUKEwidzvqfjqzzAhUPop4KHUMwCQYQtwJ6BAgBEBQ&#8221;><strong>House Hearing: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Fires Back at Metropolitan Transit Police \u2064for His Arrest and Charge<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>8\/25\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/robert-f-kennedy-jr-we-are-the-resistance-kennedy-calls-for-an-end-to-medical-apartheid-5417429?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: \u2018We Are the Resistance\u2019 \u2013 Kennedy Calls for an End to Medical Apartheid<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>8\/1\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to de Becker,\u200c Secret\u200b Service protection is typically provided to all major-party presidential nominees once\u200c they secure their party&#8217;s nomination. However, Kennedy has not received this level of security despite his status as a contender for the Democratic nomination in \u20622024.<\/p>\n<p>De Becker questioned the motivation behind the lack of security for Kennedy and suggested that politics may be influencing the \u200cdecision. He pointed out that Kennedy has received threats and faced physical altercations\u2063 during his campaign, yet\u2062 he remains without the protection afforded to other prominent political figures.<\/p>\n<p>De Becker urged President Biden to rectify this situation and\u2062 provide the same level of security for Kennedy as he did for Biden himself during the 2020\u2063 election. He emphasized the importance\u2063 of equal protection for\u2063 all candidates and stressed the \u2063need to prioritize the safety of elected officials and political figures.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, de Becker highlighted his company&#8217;s \u200bexperience and expertise in providing security for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-epstein-madam-wouldnt-help-find-tapes-of-bill-clinton-because-it-would-hurt-hillarys-2016-run\/\" title=\"Report: Epstein Madam Wouldn\u2019t Help Find Tapes Of Bill Clinton Because It Would Hurt Hillary\u2019s 2016 Run\">high-profile individuals<\/a>. With their extensive knowledge and resources, Gavin de Becker and\u2063 Associates are well-equipped to ensure Kennedy&#8217;s safety, should he be granted Secret Service protection.<\/p>\n<p>The lack of Secret Service protection for Kennedy raises concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the security provided to presidential candidates. It is critical that all candidates receive equal treatment and protection, regardless of their political affiliations or \u2063personal beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>The discrepancy in security measures \u200balso raises questions about the potential risks faced by Kennedy as he continues his campaign. Without the necessary security measures in place, he may be vulnerable to threats and attacks that could endanger his safety and the integrity of the democratic process.<\/p>\n<p>In light of these concerns, \u2062it is essential for President Biden to review the current security arrangements and address the discrepancy in Secret Service protection for Kennedy. This will\u200c not only ensure the safety of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-republican-julia-letlow-is-sworn-in-the-democrats-margin-in-the-house-shrinks-to-just-2-votes\/\" title=\"As Republican Julia Letlow Is Sworn In, The Democrats\u2019 Margin In The House Shrinks To Just 2 Votes\">prominent political figure<\/a> \u200cbut \u2062also uphold fairness and equality in the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>As the 2024 presidential election approaches, it is crucial that security measures are\u200b implemented to safeguard all candidates and maintain\u200c the integrity of the democratic process. Providing Secret Service protection for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would be a significant step \u200dtowards achieving these goals \u200cand ensuring a level playing\u2064 field for all candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the security of presidential\u200c candidates should not be influenced by political considerations. It is the responsibility of the \u200dgovernment to prioritize the safety of all individuals engaged in the electoral process \u200cand provide the necessary security measures to mitigate potential\u200b risks. President Biden has the opportunity to demonstrate his commitment\u200c to fairness and \u2063equality by authorizing Secret Service protection for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and \u2064setting a precedent for\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-supreme-court-to-decide-on-whether-to-keep-trump-on-ballot\/\" title=\"US Supreme Court to Decide Trump's Ballot Eligibility\">future presidential campaigns<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Trump administration protected Joe Biden with Secret Service in 2020, yet Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lacks the same security, as highlighted by Gavin de Becker in a video released on X. Gavin de Becker and his company are concerned about this issue. President Biden has not authorized protection for Kennedy Jr. yet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":492,"featured_media":2042564,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2042563","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042563","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/492"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2042563"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042563\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2042564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2042563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2042563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2042563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}