POLITICS

Thinking Outside the Box: Protecting Trump and Redefining Secret Service Roles

Wed Dec 11 2024
A congressional task force has been digging into the scary moments when someone tried to hurt Donald Trump during his presidential campaign. They're saying the Secret Service needs to change how they do things. For one, they think the Secret Service should protect fewer foreign leaders, especially during election time. This is because the election season is getting longer and more intense, making it harder for them to do their job. The task force also thinks the Secret Service should stop doing some of their non-protective work, like investigating fraud, during elections. They want them to focus on keeping American leaders safe. Plus, they're wondering if the Secret Service should be part of a different department. They think the current setup isn't helping the Secret Service get the support they need.

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    How will the Secret Service maintain its investigative capabilities if it reduces non-protective work?
    Are there hidden agendas behind the recommendation to move the Secret Service out of DHS?
    Is it feasible to reduce the number of foreign leaders protected by the Secret Service during U.S. election seasons?

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