Democrats Started Trying To Strip Trump’s Secret Service Protection Just Months Before Shooting
SUMMARY
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally has reignited debate over his Secret Service protection, which Democrats sought to curtail through the DISGRACED Former Protectees Act (HR 8081). Introduced by Rep. Bennie Thompson and co-sponsored by several Democrats, the bill aims to terminate Secret Service protection for individuals convicted of federal or state felonies post-sentencing. Thompson, while relieved about Trump's safety post-incident, had previously voiced intentions to revoke protection if Trump faced felony convictions and prison time, citing concerns over special treatment. The bill remains in the House Judiciary Committee pending further action, amid ongoing discussions about Trump's security needs and responses from the Department of Homeland Security.
