Biden Directs Secret Service to Guard RFK Jr. Following Trump Rally Shooting

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. takes the stage at the Des Moines Register soapbox Aug. 12, 2023. On Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, national Democrats alleged Kennedy has illegally coordinated with a super PAC to gather signatures for his bid. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Last updated on January 23rd, 2025 at 12:54 pm

Former President Donald Trump said he believed the move was “the right thing to do.”

President Joe Biden has directed the Secret Service to provide a security detail to independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

The announcement from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas came amidst growing bipartisan calls to extend protections to Kennedy following Saturday’s failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

“Maintaining the safety and security of the president, the former president, and their campaign events, is one of our most vital priorities,” Mayorkas said. “In light of this weekend’s events, the President has directed me to work with the Secret Service to provide protection to Robert Kennedy, Jr.”

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