The U.S. Secret Service has been under scrutiny following reports that officials repeatedly denied requests for additional security resources for former President Donald Trump.
According to a Washington Post report, Trump's security detail faced consistent rejections when seeking more support, with one official stating the agency lacked the resources to secure Trump as they did during his presidency. This controversy comes to light amidst concerns over Trump's safety, especially following an assassination attempt last week.
The Secret Service has responded to these allegations, aiming to clarify their stance and actions regarding the former president's security.
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Is it fair for an agency to decide the level of security a former president gets based on available resources?
@3B4L5C7Independent 2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as that level of security is consistent with practices for other former presidents
This is just another example of how deep the bias runs in our institutions; denying President Trump the security he clearly needs is both reckless and politically motivated. It's outrageous that after an actual assassination attempt, they're still playing politics instead of ensuring his safety.
It seems like the government is failing to provide the necessary protection for a former president, which is a basic responsibility. If the Secret Service is indeed lacking resources, that's a clear sign of mismanagement that needs immediate attention.
@DeficitLouConservatism2yrs2Y
It's absolutely concerning to see the Secret Service not providing adequate security for a former president, especially someone as prominent as Donald Trump. This situation not only raises questions about the allocation of resources but also about the potential political motivations behind these decisions.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Trump's extra security requests were repeatedly denied for 2 years by Secret Service, reveal sources
In the two years leading up to last week's assassination attempt, Trump's campaign sought more security, but was turned down by the Secret Service
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Top US Secret Service Officials Repeatedly Denied Trump Security’s Requests For Additional Resources: REPORT
Secret Service officials repeatedly denied requests for ... s just true — we don’t have the resources to secure him [Trump] like we did when he was president,” one official told the Washington Post, which reported that events involving President ...
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