{"id":2294651,"date":"2024-07-14T13:00:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-14T17:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/weeks-ago-dems-tried-to-strip-trump-of-future-secret-service-protection\/"},"modified":"2024-07-14T13:02:28","modified_gmt":"2024-07-14T17:02:28","slug":"weeks-ago-dems-tried-to-strip-trump-of-future-secret-service-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/weeks-ago-dems-tried-to-strip-trump-of-future-secret-service-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Weeks Ago Dems Tried to Strip Trump of Future 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\">24<\/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%2Fweeks-ago-dems-tried-to-strip-trump-of-future-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=2294651&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--><p>The article discusses \u2062an incident \u200cin which there was an assassination attempt on former President Donald\u200b Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. It highlights how House Democrats had previously \u200dwanted to strip Trump of Secret Service protection, potentially making the situation worse. \u200bThe article also delves\u200d into a \u2062bill introduced by Rep. Bennie Thompson that \u2062would terminate Secret Service protection for individuals convicted\u200b of certain offenses. The bill did not pass, but it raises questions \u2063about\u2064 the\u200d protection \u200cof former presidents and candidates. \u200dThe article concludes by urging voters to consider these factors when casting their\u2064 ballots in the upcoming election.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"> <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/commentary\/\">  Commentary <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/cillianzeal\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/cillianzeal\/%20\"><span>C. Douglas Golden<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   July 14, 2024 at 9:28am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>As we process the events surrounding the attempt on former President Donald Trump\u2019s life in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, it\u2019s worth remembering that, just a number of weeks ago, House Democrats wanted to strip the presumptive GOP nominee of Secret Service protection.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/politics\/live-news\/election-biden-trump-07-13-24\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a>, a spokesperson for the president says he is \u201cfine\u201d after the shooting. The same can\u2019t be said for one audience member at the rally in Pennsylvania, who died from his injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Two others were critically injured as of 11 p.m. Eastern. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/just-trump-shooter-dead-bloody-disaster-pennsylvania-rally-da-confirms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shooter was also killed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On social media, Trump said that the bullet hit him in the \u201cupper part of my right ear.\u201d Photographic evidence of his injuries seems to support some sort of injury to the former president\u2019s right ear.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, bullets were fired, this was an assassination attempt \u2026 and, if the House Democrats had their way, this could have been a lot worse.<\/p>\n<p>In April, Mississippi Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson \u2014 somewhat ironically, the ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/118th-congress\/house-bill\/8081\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">introduced<\/a> the Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act, or DISGRACED Former Protectees Act.<\/p>\n<p>Behind that tortuous acronym is a sinister purpose: It would \u201cterminate[[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/video-shows-possible-sniper-killed-secret-service-counter-snipers-atop-building\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secret Service<\/a> protection]for any person upon sentencing following conviction for a Federal or State offense that is punishable for a term of imprisonment of at least one year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The bill was sent to the House Judiciary Committee in April in anticipation of the outcome of Trump\u2019s \u201chush money\u201d trial in New York City, among other kangaroo court proceedings against the former president.<\/p>\n<p>The bill had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/118th-congress\/house-bill\/8081\/cosponsors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eight co-sponsors<\/a>: Reps. Joyce Beatty of Ohio, Troy Carter of Louisiana, Yvette Clark of New York, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/reaction-black-national-anthem-democratic-rep-fuming-fans-not-pretty-picture-super-bowl-crowd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steve Cohen<\/a> of Tennessee, Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/rep-jasmine-crockett-reveals-happened-off-camera-clash-mtg-gonna-get-fight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jasmine Crockett<\/a> of Texas, Barbara Lee of California, and Frederica Wilson of Florida.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-january-6-panel-chair-unveils-bill-that-could-strip-trump-of-secret-service-protection\/\" title=\"Ex-Chair of January 6 Panel Reveals Bill to Potentially Remove Trump&#039;s Secret Service Protection\">current law doesn\u2019<\/a>t anticipate how Secret Service protection would impact the felony prison sentence of a protectee \u2014 even a former president,\u201d Rep. Thompson said in a news release, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarionledger.com\/story\/news\/2024\/04\/21\/trump-secret-service-protection-could-be-removed-under-rep-bennie-thompson-legislation\/73406474007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mississippi Clarion Ledger<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is regrettable that it has come to this, but this previously unthought-of scenario could become our reality. Therefore, it is necessary for us to be prepared and update the law, so the American people can be assured that protective status does not translate into special treatment \u2014 and that those who are sentenced to prison will indeed serve the time required of them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The bill has not been passed, nor did it have any particular chance of passing, given a Republican-controlled House.<\/p>\n<p>Had it gotten through Congress somehow, the ambiguous language might have meant that Trump\u2019s conviction on 34 counts in a Manhattan court for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/judge-merchan-refuses-let-trump-fire-back-stormy-daniels-testimony-wont-modify-gag-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">l\u2019affaire Stormy Daniels<\/a> could have meant his Secret Service protection was revoked.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, sentencing was set for Thursday before it was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2024\/07\/11\/trump-sentencing-postponed-election-interference-trial\/74367959007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">postponed<\/a>. That meant, had this bill been passed (somehow) and Trump received a sentence of one year or more but remained free on appeal, he theoretically might not have had Secret Service protection on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>A \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/democrats-homeland.house.gov\/imo\/media\/doc\/disgraced_former_protectees_act_factsheet1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-you-need-to-know-about-trumps-latest-drug-pricing-moves\/\" title=\"What You Need To Know About Trump\u2019s Latest Drug Pricing Moves\">fact sheet<\/a><\/a>\u201d released by Thompson insisted it would only \u201cterminate Secret Service protection for individuals who otherwise qualify for it upon sentencing following conviction for a Federal or State felony.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFormer President Donald J. Trump\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-appears-to-be-target-in-bill-to-strip-secret-service-protection-from-convicted-felons\/\" title=\"Bill aims to remove Secret Service protection from convicted felons, with Trump as potential target\">unprecedented 91 felony charges<\/a> in Federal and State courts across the country have created a new exigency that Congress must address to ensure Secret Service protection does not interfere with the criminal judicial process and the administration of justice,\u201d the fact sheet said.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that, since Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tucker-carlson-releases-explosive-interview-rfk-jr-touching-ukraine-jfk-assassination-lied\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robert F. Kennedy<\/a> was assassinated in June 1968 shortly after he was declared the winner of the all-important California primary, the Secret Service has provided protection to all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/four-ways-democrats-can-fight-gop-officials-warning-biden-might-not-make-it-on-the-ballot-in-november\/\" title=\"Four strategies Democrats can employ to combat GOP officials&#039; concerns about Biden&#039;s candidacy in the upcoming November election\">major party presidential candidates<\/a> and nominees.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson\u2019s bill \u2014 and the ambiguous language used in the text, which says it would terminate Secret Service protection \u201cupon sentencing following conviction \u2026 that is punishable for a term of imprisonment of at least one year\u201d \u2014 is extremely reckless and essentially constituted a threat that, if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-issues-first-words-assassination-attempt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donald Trump<\/a> continued running and this got passed, his protection as a candidate would be kaput.<\/p>\n<p>After the events of Saturday, we also know that if Thompson had his way, Trump might well be kaput, as well. 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This bill did not pass, but had it done so, Trump&#8217;s protection could have been revoked due to his legal troubles. The bill&#8217;s ambiguous language could have put Trump at risk if he continued running for office. Voters should remember this when casting their ballots. The Western Journal is asking for support in their fight against Big Tech and elites who want to silence them. Donations are needed to continue their work. 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