A bipartisan pair of lawmakers in Congress are putting together legislation that would beef up Secret Service protection for presidential candidates after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Reps. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) are planning to introduce a bill that would enhance the security received by Trump, President Joe Biden, and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Jake Sherman, co-founder of Punchbowl News, shared a statement from the duo in a post to X on Sunday.
“Last night’s attempted assassination of former President Trump was a dark moment in our nation’s history. As reports continue to emerge, it’s clear that more protection is needed for all major candidates for president,” the two lawmakers said. “That’s why we’re planning on introducing bipartisan legislation providing President Joe Biden, former President…
