During an appearance on Fox News’ Hannity on Tuesday, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, raised concerns about the level of security being provided to former President Donald Trump.
Hawley claimed that despite two assassination attempts, the Secret Service has consistently denied Trump, who is the leading GOP presidential nominee, the full level of protection typically afforded to a former president.
Speaking with host Sean Hannity, Hawley highlighted the seriousness of the situation, accusing the Secret Service leadership of intentionally concealing their failure to provide adequate security.
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Hannity opened the segment by asking Hawley about reports that Trump’s requests for enhanced security at his rallies had been repeatedly denied by the Secret Service.
“I know from people around President Trump that they have repeatedly requested more security and they have been denied again and again and again,” Hannity said. “Why would they do that?”
Hawley responded by emphasizing that Trump’s security needs are not being fully met and cited a whistleblower’s allegations that internal investigations are being intentionally limited to obscure the extent of the issue.
“He’s still not getting the security that he’s been promised, and here’s what this new whistleblower says,” Hawley explained. “He says that investigators are now not allowed to come to all the Trump rallies because if they did, they would see that Trump is not getting the full presidential protective detail. He’s only getting it selectively.”
The Missouri senator went on to say that the whistleblower claimed Secret Service leadership has instructed investigators to avoid certain events where Trump’s security detail may be inadequate. “The allegation is Secret Service leadership is now saying to its own internal investigators, ‘No, actually wait, don’t come to that event. Come to this one over here,’ and they’re trying to conceal the fact that Trump is still not getting the full levels of protection.”
Hawley expressed his frustration with the agency’s leadership, calling for transparency and action. “I’ve had enough of this from Secret Service leadership. They need to level with the American people about what’s going on here. They need to tell us if Trump is really getting all the security he needs,” he continued.
Hawley further emphasized the importance of ensuring safety, not just for Trump, but for everyone attending his rallies.
He reiterated the need for accountability, demanding that the Secret Service disclose the truth about the level of protection being provided to the former president. “These rallies need to be safe for everybody who goes to them, and I’ve had enough of the prevarication, of the concealment, and the stonewalling. It’s got to stop,” he added.
BREAKING: A new whistleblower alleges that Secret Service STILL isn’t providing President Trump with full protection.
And they’re trying to conceal it from the government’s own auditors. What is going on here?? pic.twitter.com/L10XjhNEhW
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) October 9, 2024
The allegations come at a crucial time as Trump remains the leading Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election.
Concerns over his safety have been raised repeatedly, and these claims, if substantiated, could lead to increased scrutiny of the Secret Service and its role in protecting high-profile political figures.
🚨🚨 NEW tonight – An internal Secret Service whistleblower alleges that USSS leadership is denying government auditors access to certain Trump events to conceal the fact he is still not getting maximum protection 👇 pic.twitter.com/7y4zRjxXbG
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) October 9, 2024
Hawley’s remarks have drawn attention to the broader issue of security for political candidates and the need for transparency in how such matters are handled.
As the 2024 election season approaches, the level of protection provided to Trump and other candidates will likely remain a significant point of debate, especially with accusations of selective security coverage coming to light.
The Secret Service has yet to respond to these allegations, but the matter is expected to gain traction as investigations into the agency’s actions and security protocols continue.
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