It’s not quite October and we already have a massive election surprise. No one was expecting this.
And the U.S. Senate passes a major bill that drastically changes Trump’s campaign.
In a significant move aimed at bolstering the safety of future presidential and vice presidential candidates, the Senate unanimously passed the Enhanced Presidential Security Act on Tuesday. This legislation comes in response to alarming incidents involving two assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump.
The new law elevates the level of Secret Service protection for presidential and vice presidential nominees to match the security currently afforded to sitting presidents and vice presidents.
Having already cleared the House of Representatives with a unanimous 405-0 vote last week, the bill now awaits President Biden’s signature.
Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who championed the measure, expressed the urgency behind the legislation. “Over the course of just 65 days, two deranged individuals have tried to k*ll President Donald Trump, and one was able to shoot him in the head,” he remarked.
“It is unthinkable that this could happen in America today, and it demands the immediate action of Congress.” He voiced his pride in the Senate’s collective support for this essential legislation.
Scott further emphasized the dangers posed by what he termed the “vile rhetoric toward President Trump,” suggesting that it has made the former president a target for violence.
“More resources are required to ensure the safety of him and his family,” he added. “I am grateful to my colleagues for passing this bill that will support the protection of President Trump and all future presidential nominees.”
The House version of the bill was introduced by Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Ritchie Torres (D-NY) just one day after a July 13 incident in which Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, attempted to assassinate Trump by shooting him in the ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Further compounding the urgency of the situation, another attempt occurred on September 15, when Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, attempted to set up a sniper’s nest near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Fortunately, a Secret Service agent spotted Routh before he could act. He was arrested later that day and charged with attempted assassination, having previously faced federal gun charges.
In addition to enhancing protection, the Senate bill mandates that the Secret Service provide regular updates on the safety of candidates to congressional leaders.
These reports will occur every 15 days during election years and will include details on threat levels, security measures, costs, personnel assigned, and any unmet needs.
Trump And His Campaign Relieved Over Increased Safety Measure
This legislation marks a crucial step towards ensuring the safety of candidates moving forward.
But one candidate in particular, former President Trump, will especially be positively impacted by this bill.
There are many Americans who fear as though a third assassination attempt could be on the horizon for Donald Trump.
But with the passing of this new bill, future threats will be extinguished quicker, as long as the Secret Service is serious about doing their job.
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