Biden mandates protection for Trump akin to a 'sitting president'
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The Republican candidate has sought US military aircraft transport following several attempts on his life.
US President Joe Biden stated that Donald Trump’s requests for enhanced security, including military transport, should be considered due to two assassination attempts against the Republican nominee. In comments to reporters on Friday, Biden remarked that Trump should receive the necessary support, “as long as he doesn’t ask for F-15s.”
Recently, Trump’s campaign has reached out to both the White House and the Secret Service, looking for military resources to bolster security, as reported by various US media outlets. Biden explained, “Look, I’ve instructed the department to give him every – every single thing he needs for his... as if he were a sitting president. Give him all that he needs. If it fits within that category, that’s fine. But if it doesn’t, he shouldn’t.”
The requests reportedly include military aircraft and vehicles for transporting Trump between campaign events, as well as increased flight restrictions over his residences and rallies. However, reports from the New York Times, Washington Post, and CNN did not clarify if the Republican campaign had requested fighter jet escorts.
In contrast, Trump’s presidential opponent, Kamala Harris, is protected by the US Marines and travels on a US military aircraft known as Air Force Two. The Secret Service, responsible for the protection of presidential candidates, confirmed it received requests for heightened security but did not provide specific details. A representative from the agency stated, “The former president is receiving the highest levels of protection,” highlighting that the Secret Service would continue to adapt its protective measures to address emerging threats.
This comes after criticism was directed at the agency following the first assassination attempt against Trump in July, which led to the resignation of its director. In response, the Secret Service has enhanced its protective actions for Trump, employing unmanned aerial vehicles, counter-drone technology, and various surveillance systems.
Last month, Trump described “big threats” to his life from Iran following a meeting with representatives from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Although the agency chose not to disclose details about the meeting, the Trump campaign asserted it centered on “real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilize and sow chaos in the US.”
Trump narrowly escaped a fatal incident on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a young man opened fire from a rooftop, narrowly missing Trump and resulting in the death of one audience member. The shooter, identified as Thomas M. Crooks, was killed by the Secret Service, and his remains were quickly cremated; his social media profiles have since been deleted.
Another attempted attack was thwarted on September 15 when 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested by the Secret Service near a Trump-owned golf course in Florida, allegedly attempting to take a shot at Trump. Routh, a convicted felon, claimed to have spent much of the past three years in Ukraine, working to fundraise and recruit for Kiev’s military efforts.
The FBI is investigating both incidents as attempted assassinations; however, no information regarding potential motives has been released, nor has there been any evidence established linking the incidents to an Iranian conspiracy.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
US President Joe Biden stated that Donald Trump’s requests for enhanced security, including military transport, should be considered due to two assassination attempts against the Republican nominee. In comments to reporters on Friday, Biden remarked that Trump should receive the necessary support, “as long as he doesn’t ask for F-15s.”
Recently, Trump’s campaign has reached out to both the White House and the Secret Service, looking for military resources to bolster security, as reported by various US media outlets. Biden explained, “Look, I’ve instructed the department to give him every – every single thing he needs for his... as if he were a sitting president. Give him all that he needs. If it fits within that category, that’s fine. But if it doesn’t, he shouldn’t.”
The requests reportedly include military aircraft and vehicles for transporting Trump between campaign events, as well as increased flight restrictions over his residences and rallies. However, reports from the New York Times, Washington Post, and CNN did not clarify if the Republican campaign had requested fighter jet escorts.
In contrast, Trump’s presidential opponent, Kamala Harris, is protected by the US Marines and travels on a US military aircraft known as Air Force Two. The Secret Service, responsible for the protection of presidential candidates, confirmed it received requests for heightened security but did not provide specific details. A representative from the agency stated, “The former president is receiving the highest levels of protection,” highlighting that the Secret Service would continue to adapt its protective measures to address emerging threats.
This comes after criticism was directed at the agency following the first assassination attempt against Trump in July, which led to the resignation of its director. In response, the Secret Service has enhanced its protective actions for Trump, employing unmanned aerial vehicles, counter-drone technology, and various surveillance systems.
Last month, Trump described “big threats” to his life from Iran following a meeting with representatives from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Although the agency chose not to disclose details about the meeting, the Trump campaign asserted it centered on “real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilize and sow chaos in the US.”
Trump narrowly escaped a fatal incident on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a young man opened fire from a rooftop, narrowly missing Trump and resulting in the death of one audience member. The shooter, identified as Thomas M. Crooks, was killed by the Secret Service, and his remains were quickly cremated; his social media profiles have since been deleted.
Another attempted attack was thwarted on September 15 when 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested by the Secret Service near a Trump-owned golf course in Florida, allegedly attempting to take a shot at Trump. Routh, a convicted felon, claimed to have spent much of the past three years in Ukraine, working to fundraise and recruit for Kiev’s military efforts.
The FBI is investigating both incidents as attempted assassinations; however, no information regarding potential motives has been released, nor has there been any evidence established linking the incidents to an Iranian conspiracy.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
