Do presidential candidates normally get Secret Service protection? | NewsNation Now

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Biden administration has denied his request for Secret Service protection. Robert McDonald, a retired Secret Service agent, said major presidential candidates typically get protection 120 days from the election, but it's not unheard of for it to happen much earlier if there are credible threats.

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[woxwell]

They want him snuffed, that's why they refuse.

[lorimeyers]

Uh, considering this man’s FATHER and UNCLE were assassinated and is denied secret service protection is absolutely disgusting on behalf of the Democratic Party. DISGUSTING!

[sonicjet]

THIS IS A KENNEDY YOU KNOW FROM HIS FAMILYS HISTORY: THE SECRET SERVICE IS 100% NEEDED😮🧐😌🌈🙏😇🌎

[marmaly]

Absolutely insane decision on so many levels. The guy's father and uncle were killed for their politics. This should be a no-brainer.

[tararomanow]

He said hes getting death threats - his uncle/father were assassinated- he deserves protection

[johnmilanmusic]

Ms...YOU SHOULD BE ASKING WHY BIDEN DOESN'T CARE ABOUT RFKJRS SAFETY!! your questions insult our intelligence!!

[craykard]

Its rule observed for everyone. No matter how some may feel about him this is definitely a slap in the face. But hey, when you got crooks running things what do you expect.

[Americannative]

Politicians are the greediest people ever .anything to stay in power..

[SkippyJmc]

The Democrats are scared of RFKJr! In my opinion, he’s the primary candidate.

[diegoallcaps]

Hunter gets secret service but he's a "private citizen"

[devanman]

Bottom line...he wont be allowed to be president no matter what happens

[lunamae]

just look to a few of the comments below -it's clear he needs secret service

[zorkwork]

Sounds a bit suspicious ..like they don't care if his life could be in not surprized (especially considering hus father and uncle were assassinated)

[CannaGuides]

Wrong on the facts, it’s 120 days for spouses

[tasmanianbeauties]

Two dead Kennedys says he should have it regardless of what the norm is.

[acerasjams]

He can use the proud boys and oath keepers 😂

[marymoriarity]

RFK Junior has enough money from his family background. He doesn’t need Secret Service protection, no matter the history of his father being killed and his uncle being killed. If he’s dumb enough to shoot off his mouth and he deserves what he gets.

[GrievenceCapitolist]

It's jr's people making the threats . He needs nothing . Besides he's a republican . Get your protection from them .