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.
Based on the threats to his life posted on Facebook and other places he does need the protection. Killary has always been protected by more than normal numbers, as has dumbama but not one word about that.
I wouldn’t trust anyone that’s been close to Obozo! Good for him!
Jfk was a inside job,so he has the right idea.
I would say the Secret Service needs to be able to handle any and all situations that includes the choice of a President to continue to use his own security detail. The Secret Service would, most likely, be required to coordinate with the Trump’s security. Each should and will know their duties and responsibilities. If the Secret Service is not up to this coordinated effort to protect or just plain don’t care, don’t want to play, terminate and replace.
we want the best security that can be had…he is this country’s most precious possesion.
Very wise move on his part, no one will protect him like his own force!! Our govt., FBI, CIA & Secret Service are so corrupt and infiltrated, he’d be a fool not to have his own who he trusts and Trump is no fool!!!!!
Hell I don’t blame him I would too with him days away from taking office behind a Muslim terrorist
Smart move Mr.Trump.Trust no one
Please keep the private security. The government agencies have had people killed. Before
Good for him as long he pays for the private security- the taxpayers should not fund his private choice.