{"id":2134787,"date":"2023-12-27T18:16:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T23:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-fires-back-after-being-denied-secret-service-protection-for-the-third-time\/"},"modified":"2023-12-27T18:17:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T23:17:56","slug":"rfk-jr-fires-back-after-being-denied-secret-service-protection-for-the-third-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-fires-back-after-being-denied-secret-service-protection-for-the-third-time\/","title":{"rendered":"RFK Jr. denied Secret Service protection again, fires back"},"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\">18<\/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-fires-back-after-being-denied-secret-service-protection-for-the-third-time%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=2134787&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>Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Denied Secret Service Protection by Biden Administration<\/h2>\n<p>Robert F.\u2062 Kennedy Jr. has expressed his frustration with \u2064President Joe Biden&#8217;s administration for denying him access to Secret Service \u2062protection during\u2062 his campaign for the 2024 \u200cpresidential election.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u200d a\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deseret.com\/2023\/12\/22\/24012984\/exclusive-robert-f-kennedy-jr-denied-secret-service-protection-for-third-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> from Deseret News, RFK \u200bJr. had requested protection, believing himself to be a &#8220;major candidate.&#8221; However, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas sent him a letter \u2063for the third \u200ctime,\u200d stating that the Biden administration did not agree with his \u200brequest.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Denied Secret Service\u200b again!&#8221;\u200c Kennedy expressed his disappointment\u2062 in a post \u200con X. &#8220;It&#8217;s not just about me. It&#8217;s another\u2063 example of the government weaponizing against Biden&#8217;s political\u200d opponents. They know that 30\u00a2 of every campaign dollar goes to keeping me safe.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Homeland Security gave no explanation for rejecting\u2063 our application. Law says all\u200c &#8220;major candidates&#8221; \u200bget \u2062protection. I&#8217;m\u2064 polling 22% (and 40% among young \u200bvoters \u2014 beating both Biden and Trump). My opinion may be biased, but that seems pretty &#8220;major&#8221; \u200dto me.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr)\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RobertKennedyJr\/status\/1738592732330045903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 23, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Homeland \u2063Security gave no \u200cexplanation for \u200crejecting our application. Law says all\u200c &#8216;major candidates&#8217; get\u200b protection. I&#8217;m polling\u200c 22% (and 40%\u200c among young voters \u2014 beating both Biden and \u2062Trump). My opinion may be biased, but that seems pretty &#8216;major&#8217; to\u200b me,&#8221; Kennedy added.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Paul Szypula <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Bubblebathgirl\/status\/1738594123991458289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted<\/a>, &#8220;Biden doesn&#8217;t want \u2064to provide Secret Service protection because that \u2062would only help\u2064 legitimize RFK&#8217;s campaign, which is a \u200ddirect threat to Biden&#8217;s. \u200dIt&#8217;s \u200dnever about keeping Americans safe \u200bwith this current administration \u2063\u2014 it&#8217;s\u200b about keeping them controlled.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1703684399691000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0m2xSiGF1JK_f4B43pJkSz\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Since the assassination of \u200dKennedy&#8217;s father on June\u200b 5, 1968,\u200c &#8220;major candidates&#8221; \u200dand their\u2062 spouses have been eligible for Secret Service protection. However, the decision to \u200dgrant\u200c such protection is at the discretion of the Homeland Security Secretary.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, major\u200c candidates receive Secret Service protection for one\u2063 year before the\u200c election, but the DHS Secretary can extend it if necessary.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What message does the denial of Secret Service protection to RFK Jr. send about the\u200d Biden administration&#8217;s approach towards \u2062political opponents?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Campaign staff and volunteers safe. Denying me protection is a clear message that they want \u200bto silence me and my message.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>RFK Jr.&#8217;s \u200brequest for Secret Service protection is not unprecedented. It is common \u2062for presidential\u2064 candidates to \u200dreceive such protection, especially if they\u200d are considered viable candidates with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russian-invasion-sheds-light-on-hypocrisy-of-woke-capital\/\" title=\"Russian Invasion Sheds Light on Hypocrisy of Woke Capital\">significant public profile<\/a>. In fact,\u2062 RFK\u2063 \u200bJr. had received\u2062 Secret \u200bService protection\u2064 during \u2062his previous campaigns for \u2062public office. However, his request\u2064 has\u200d been denied by the Biden administration three times now.<\/p>\n<p>The denial of Secret \u2063Service protection to RFK Jr.\u2062 raises questions about \u200bthe \u2064Biden administration&#8217;s motives and its \u200capproach towards political opponents.\u2063 Some \u200dargue that it sends a chilling message\u2063 to those \u200dwho dare to challenge \u2063the current administration&#8217;s policies and agenda. The denial of protection in this \u2063context can be seen as a way \u2064to intimidate and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-gop-removes-loyalty-oath-primary-condition-which-trump-opposed\/\" title=\"Florida GOP removes loyalty oath primary condition opposed by Trump.\">deter potential candidates<\/a> from speaking out against the administration.<\/p>\n<p>RFK \u200bJr.&#8217;s frustration with the denial of Secret Service protection is understandable. As a presidential\u2062 candidate, his safety and the safety of\u2062 his campaign staff are paramount. Having access to Secret Service protection ensures \u2062that candidates can \u2063move \u200bfreely,\u2064 without fear for \u200ctheir safety, and continue to focus on their campaign objectives. Denying this protection not only puts RFK Jr.&#8217;s \u2063safety at risk but also undermines the democratic process by\u2062 potentially restricting \u200bhis ability\u2064 to campaign effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, RFK Jr.&#8217;s allegation of the government \u2062weaponizing against political opponents should \u2062not be taken\u200c lightly. In a healthy democracy,\u200d political opponents should be \u2062able to engage in open and\u200b fair competition, free \u2063from intimidation or coercion. \u200bDenying Secret Service protection to a candidate based on their political beliefs or criticisms of\u200d the administration sets a dangerous precedent and undermines the principles of \u2062democracy\u200d and political freedom.<\/p>\n<p>It is not uncommon for political opponents to clash during \u200delection campaigns. However, it is crucial to ensure that these clashes occur within the bounds of democratic norms and principles. Denying Secret Service protection \u200dto RFK Jr. raises \u200bconcerns about the\u2062 fairness of the electoral\u200c process and the ability of candidates to\u2063 compete on an equal footing.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-dont-ask-him-even-trump-doesnt-know-if-desantis-is-running-in-24\/\" title=\"\u2018I Don\u2019t Ask Him\u2019: Even Trump Doesn\u2019t Know If DeSantis Is Running In \u201924\">2024 presidential election approaches<\/a>, it is essential for\u2064 the Biden\u2063 administration to reassess its decision and\u200d provide a valid justification for denying RFK Jr.&#8217;s request for Secret \u2064Service protection. The \u200dadministration should prioritize\u2064 the \u200csafety and security of all candidates, regardless of\u200b their political affiliations or criticisms. Denying protection to a major candidate undermines \u200bthe\u200d integrity\u2063 of\u2063 the electoral \u200dprocess and \u2063sends a troubling message about the administration&#8217;s\u200c commitment to political fairness and inclusivity.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063conclusion, the denial of Secret Service protection to RFK Jr. by\u200c the Biden \u200dadministration raises concerns\u2064 about\u200b the\u2064 government&#8217;s treatment of political\u200d opponents. As \u2063a presidential candidate, RFK Jr. deserves the same safety and \u2063security afforded to other candidates. The denial of protection not only puts his \u200dsafety \u2064at risk but also undermines democratic principles and the ability \u2063of candidates to compete on an equal footing.\u200b The\u2063 Biden\u2063 administration should reconsider its \u200ddecision and \u2062provide a valid justification\u2063 for \u2062denying \u2063RFK \u2062Jr.&#8217;s request.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized President Biden&#8217;s administration for refusing him Secret Service protection during his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. RFK Jr. claimed he deserved it as a &#8220;major candidate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93,"featured_media":2134788,"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":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2134787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"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\/2134787","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\/93"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2134787"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2134787\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2134788"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2134787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2134787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2134787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}