{"id":161960,"date":"2024-10-12T11:41:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-12T15:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=161960"},"modified":"2024-10-12T11:41:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-12T15:41:02","slug":"donald-trump-requests-military-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=161960","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump requests military protection"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Trump’s presidential campaign requested military assets, aircraft and vehicles, to protect Donald Trump during the balance of the campaign. This latest request was advanced after two assassination attempts against him; however, Trump is not out of the woods. US intelligence officials briefed him on Iran’s threat to have him assassinated. Joe Biden stated that he authorized increased protection for Trump as if he were a sitting president.<\/p>\n

From Reuters:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The request follows two recent assassination attempts against the Republican presidential candidate. It also comes after Trump’s campaign last month said he had been briefed by U.S. intelligence officials on alleged threats from Iran to assassinate him.<\/p>\n

A representative for the U.S. Secret Service, which is charged with protecting presidential candidates, said “the former president is receiving the highest levels of protection” but confirmed the Trump campaign had requested more.<\/p>\n

“The Secret Service will remain vigilant and continue to adjust and enhance its protective posture as needed to mitigate evolving threats,” the representative said.<\/p>\n

U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking to reporters, said he has authorized security to protect Trump as if he were a sitting president, and if Trump’s request falls in that category it should be granted.<\/p>\n

Representatives for Trump’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.<\/p>\n

According to the New York Times, Trump’s campaign has been in contact with White House chief of staff Jeff Zients and acting Secret Service Ronald Rowe asking for military assets to protect the Republican candidate, who is facing U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 presidential election.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Additional Reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n

McPherson, L. (2024, October 11). Biden approves Trump’s request for military aircraft, vehicles amid Iran assassination threat. The Washington Times<\/em>. Link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reuters staff. (2024, October 11). Trump asks for military aircraft protection amid Iran threat, reports say. Reuters<\/em>. Link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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