In the wake of an attempted assassination at a Trump rally, the Biden administration has announced enhanced Secret Service protection for independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., along with additional security measures for President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump. An independent review of the incident has been launched.
Main Content: The Biden administration has decided to extend Secret Service protection to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, as announced by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Monday. This move comes just two days after an attempted assassination targeting former President Donald Trump at a rally, which resulted in one fatality and two injuries.Mayorkas also stated that security adjustments have been made for President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Trump. Specific details of these adjustments were not disclosed. Additionally, Senator J.D. Vance, who is running as Trump’s vice presidential candidate, will receive appropriate security measures.The incident has prompted an independent review to examine the Secret Service’s and other law enforcement agencies’ actions before, during, and after the shooting. Mayorkas emphasized the importance of moving swiftly and transparently with this review, ensuring that its findings will be made public.In response to the shooting, the White House reaffirmed its confidence in Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Both Biden and Mayorkas expressed their trust in the agency’s ability to protect presidential candidates despite the recent failure.Mayorkas also condemned conspiracy theories linking the attack to Biden or the Democratic Party, labeling them as “preposterous” and “dangerous.”
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