Following Donald Trump’s Assassination attempt, President Biden has ordered Secret Service protection for independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
“Thank you, President Biden, for extending me Secret Service protection, for keeping me safe for the past 15 months of my presidential campaign.” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The Secret Service is legally required to protect major party presidential and vice presidential candidates and their families 120 days out from a general election, but third-party candidates are treated on an as-needed basis. Kennedy, who has paid millions for private security, said the cost limited his ability to campaign.