Democrat introduces proposal that could strip Donald Trump of Secret Service protection

Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson, a member of US Homeland Security CommitteeA law proposed in April of this year could remove Secret Service protection from former President Donald Trump.

The proposal targets anyone convicted of a serious crime and sentenced to prison, directly affecting former US presidents.

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The Disgraced Former Protected Persons Act (H.R. 8081) would reform the Secret Service’s mission by automatically ending protection for those who receive prison sentences after being convicted of a federal or state crime.

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The responsibility for protecting these individuals will be transferred to the prison authorities.

Democrats’ proposed law could affect Donald Trump

For Thompson, it is “essential” to update the law so that “the American people can be assured that condition Protection does not translate into special treatment.”

“Unfortunately, current law does not address how Secret Service protection would affect a protected person’s prison sentence, even if he or she were a former president,” the Democrat added.

Since 1901, the U.S. Secret Service has been charged with protecting presidents, former presidents, other high-ranking officials, and selected members of their families from harm.

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Periodically, Congress has amended this protection mission, often in response to urgent circumstances, such as the assassination of Senator Robert Kennedy in 1968.

This action will apply to Donald Trump and any Secret Service protected person who has been convicted and sentenced on serious felony charges.

Current Urgency and Historical Context

The 91 federal and state criminal charges against Donald Trump have created a new urgency for Congress to address.

The Democrat’s claim is that the new law will prevent Secret Service protections from interfering with the criminal judicial process and administration of justice.

Current law allows Secret Service protection for certain current and former high-ranking employees and their families.

What is known about the attack on Donald Trump

Donald Trump was attacked on Saturday, the 13th, at 6pm (local time). He is He was shot during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania..

The returning presidential candidate suffered an ear injury and was treated by doctors and is in good condition. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, died shortly after.

Shots fired at Trump

The former president was speaking at an event in Butler when the crowd heard gunfire.

At this moment, Donald Trump could be seen with an ear injury as he finished speaking. The pictures show him putting his hand to his ear and bowing as security guards escorted him off the stage.

Former US President Donald Trump was forced to step off the stage during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, after loud gunfire.

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Before leaving the venue, the former US president raised one arm with a closed fist towards the crowd. Authorities escorted Trump to his car to receive care from doctors at the hospital, which brought the rally to a halt.

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According to the North American newspaper Washington PostThe attorney general said two people were killed in the attack, the shooter and a Donald Trump supporter.

So far, name and gender Victim of Republican Supporters.

The US Secret Service also confirmed that in addition to the two dead, there were two other people “with serious injuries.” But the agency did not provide further information about those who needed medical attention.

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The Secret Service said the investigation into the case is ongoing. They added: “This is an active investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.”

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