Posted 12/23/2023, 2:43:00 AM
Kennedy Denied Secret Service Protection a Third Time Despite Death Threats
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s request for Secret Service protection denied for 3rd time by Department of Homeland Security
- Letter signed by DHS Secretary says protection "not warranted at this time" after consulting with congressional leaders
- Kennedy has spent nearly $2 million on private security, calls decision "political"
- As independent candidate, Kennedy has to meet ballot requirements in each state; won lawsuit in Utah
- Kennedy preparing 4th request for protection after death threats; arrests made of armed men at events