We’ve come a long way from the days when presidents road around in convertibles so they could wave to crowds during parades. That period ended with the tragic assassination of President Kennedy. The attempted assassination of President Reagan once again highlighted the vulnerability a president experiences when he steps out in public. So there is a constant tension between two needs — to have the president visible to the people, while at the same time ensuring his safety.
It’s not just a problem for public officials. Wealthy business magnates such as Donald Trump employ private security forces for personal protection. But when someone becomes president, that responsibility is turned over to the Secret Service.
Donald Trump’s security situation is an unusual one, as outlined on page two.
Truth and Action: The word is “rode” not …..”road around in convertibles”….
Well…..it WAS a Turkish Security member who assisinated the Russian Ambassador……just saying.
He is being loyal to his security team,keeping them employed.
His money his family, his choice.
Right on! I wouldn’t trust any agency under obama administration.
Vivian Flanery I don’t regret voting for either Bush, at time the alternative worse….but, don’t consider either Bush good Presidents. I knew Clinton was a crook from day one. I knew Obama was terrible from day one. I voted for Trump, mainly because I consider Hillary terrible. I don’t know about Trump, but some signs are encouraging.
with all the words, it gets down to Americans didn’t vote for a criminal and her criminal rapist husband….what a shock.
I dunno….If I have a project, a job, expensive…get bids…and one is from an avid Hillary supporter….you think I will trust that bid for the job?
Its called loyalty. ….
We’ve seen what happened to past presidents that the “establishment” didnt want and relied on government security…. hed be smart to hire a few more professionals