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.
President Trump trust his own people. Very smart.
Well I would too he can’t trust the secret service they are probably corrupt as hell too and under the authority of obama until Jan 20!
I’m so pleased that Mr Trump has private security. If JFK had that, he would not have been assassinated.
It’s one guy his had with him for years not a separate security system .
They have lost SS guns, badges, credentials, and you want these people to watch Trump? I would not trust anything Obama is into.
Good
This worries me and I have no security experience. Our world has become a, mine field.
I agree! I hope he stays out of the White House for awhile, too!
Lana Beth Taylor Hurst helmet to protect him. Vivian Flanery she likes what she see’s.
He should. The government wants him dead.