Staff Reports
The Department of Homeland Security, under the direction of Alejandro Mayorkas, has finally caved to common sense by granting Secret Service protection to independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after the recent attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life. It’s almost as if Mayorkas and his team needed a personal invitation from the Grim Reaper to remember what their actual job is: protecting Americans, not playing political chess.
President Biden supposedly directed this move after a gunman attacked Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, tragically killing a supporter of the former president. In the wake of such a brazen attack, one might wonder why Kennedy’s security was even up for debate. Let’s not forget, the Kennedy family history reads like an American tragedy series, with both his father and uncle falling victim to assassinations. This isn’t a debate; it’s a no-brainer.
Biden directs DHS to give Secret Service protection to RFK Jr.https://t.co/EhRevt5M6J pic.twitter.com/flUzRf2bGE
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) July 15, 2024
Speaking of no-brainers, Trump preemptively called for Kennedy to get Secret Service protection. His statement made waves on Truth Social, emphasizing the urgency given the volatile state of the world today and the Kennedy family’s tragic past. When a former president who’s no stranger to divisive headlines can see the obvious, it’s a wonder it took so long for official Washington to catch on.
Kennedy, to his credit, expressed optimism about the call for his protection, albeit in the most diplomatic way possible. He suggested that Trump’s support might signal a turning point for national unity. One might say, it’s about time someone in this country started speaking out for their opponents’ safety instead of just playing identity politics.
It’s almost laughable that the necessity of protecting political candidates is something that needs deliberation. When will our leaders wake up and realize that partisan bickering doesn’t just threaten careers, but lives? American democracy isn’t a soap opera; it’s about safeguarding every citizen, even those who dare to run outside the mainstream lines.
