Rick Scott spearheads initiative to bolster Secret Service safeguards following 2nd attempt to assassinate Trump.
Congress must act immediately against threats against former President Donald Trump, says GOP Sen Rick Scott.
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., spearheaded a group of Republicans in an effort to enhance U.S. Secret Service (USSS) safeguards for presidential candidates following the second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
In 65 days, two individuals attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump, with one succeeding in shooting him in the head, as Scott stated in his introduction of the Protect Our Presidents Act.
He stated that it was inconceivable for this to occur in America presently and required Congress's prompt response.
"I am introducing the Protect our Presidents Act with my Republican colleagues today, which requires the USSS to provide the same level of protective services to presidential nominees as it does to sitting presidents."
"The bill aims to provide additional resources to ensure the safety of President Trump and his family, as the vile rhetoric on the left has made him a target. I urge Senate Democrats to join Republicans in passing this bill promptly."
The Florida Republican was joined by cosponsors including Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., James Risch, R-Idaho, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo.
The Secret Service would provide nominees for president with the same level of protection as the current president, but a nominee has the option to decline this protection.
The president-level protection would also be extended to vice presidential nominees, including Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, and Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn.
The bill proposed by Scott mandates that the Secret Service must provide regular updates to the leaders of the House and Senate regarding the safety of candidates. These reports would include information on threat levels, security measures, costs, number of personnel assigned, and any unmet needs.
On Sunday, the Secret Service informed Planet Chronicle that Trump's security level was the same as it was during the second assassination attempt, despite the increase in protection from the first attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13.
The USSS disclosed that President Biden, Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris are all equipped with counter snipers, counter assault, counter surveillance, protective intelligence, and drone teams.
Scott's bill would codify a high level of protection for presidential candidates.
On Friday, the House will vote on a bill that has been backed by both parties in the lower chamber and would provide similar protection to major presidential candidates as sitting presidents.
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