Biden is not denying RFK Jr. secret service protection. The statute establishing secret service protection for presidential candidates makes RFK Jr. ineligible.
Biden is not denying RFK Jr. secret service protection. The statute establishing secret service protection for presidential candidates makes RFK Jr. ineligible.
"Criteria have been established to assist the DHS Secretary and the advisory committee in their decision making (as of 2017). "
When determining whether a candidate for the Office of President or Vice President of the United States qualifies as a major candidate, the Secretary has broad discretion and may consider a variety of factors......."
"Some candidates have received protection earlier in the campaign pursuant to Presidential memoranda." (from the Secret Service page) So, whether protection is provided - or not - is indeed under Biden's control.
Biden is not denying RFK Jr. secret service protection. The statute establishing secret service protection for presidential candidates makes RFK Jr. ineligible.
Apparently it's up to the DHS Secretary (Biden Admin appointee) and an advisory committee.
https://www.secretservice.gov/protection/leaders/campaign-2024:
"Criteria have been established to assist the DHS Secretary and the advisory committee in their decision making (as of 2017). "
When determining whether a candidate for the Office of President or Vice President of the United States qualifies as a major candidate, the Secretary has broad discretion and may consider a variety of factors......."
"Some candidates have received protection earlier in the campaign pursuant to Presidential memoranda." (from the Secret Service page) So, whether protection is provided - or not - is indeed under Biden's control.
Wrong