Bill Would Strip Secret Service from Trump If Convicted
- A bill from Democrats aims to remove Secret Service protection from those convicted of a felony.
- Former President Donald Trump, facing 88 felony charges, is specifically targeted by the measure.
- U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson introduced the DISGRACED Former Protectees Act, altering Secret Service protection for convicted felons.
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New bill would remove Trump's Secret Service protection if he is found guilty
The Secret Service is required to provide lifetime protection for all presidents and former presidents of the United States. However, it is unclear what those protections would look like if a president were sentenced to serve time in prison. This previously hypothetical scenario is now a potential outcome for former President Donald Trump. While there are currently no clear answers currently on what would happen, a new bill is looking to change …
Former January 6 Panel Chair Unveils Bill That Could Strip Trump Of Secret Service Protection
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), the Democrat who led the now-defunct January 6 Committee, announced legislation last week that could disqualify former President Donald Trump from keeping Secret Service protection. The bill, which comes as Trump faces multiple criminal cases as he runs for another term in the White House, does not mention the former president by name. However, Thompson, who is the top-ranking member of the Homeland Security Committe…
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