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Trump: I should have Secret Service protection

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Trump: I should have Secret Service protection | TheHill

“They’re in no rush because I’m a Republican. They don’t give a ****,” Trump said jokingly.
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A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security said it had not received an official request for protection.


So Trump, you want the government to waste its $ on something you haven't even bothered to ask for ?

:roll:
 
So Trump, you want the government to waste its $ on something you haven't even bothered to ask for ?

:roll:

That is not what he said or meant.
 
Actually, the way I read it that's exactly what he said and meant.

He's crying he doesn't have SS protection, but he hasn't bothered to apply for it.

He is saying that if he was Democrat he would not even have to ask. And since he has not, odds are they will not offer. The question then becomes did Democrats already protect other Democratic candidates without them asking, and that I do not know.
 
Actually, the way I read it that's exactly what he said and meant.

He's crying he doesn't have SS protection, but he hasn't bothered to apply for it.

You'll never understand a thing Trump says, it would interfere with your hatred of him and anyone with an R beside their name. You'll always feel the need to interpret even the most simple comments as something they are not.
 
He is saying that if he was Democrat he would not even have to ask. And since he has not, odds are they will not offer. The question then becomes did Democrats already protect other Democratic candidates without them asking, and that I do not know.

That's all completely baseless. Two seconds of the Google and I found this: Secret Service Protection - For Presidential Candidates

Does the Secret Service Protect All Presidential Candidates?

No. The Secret Service protects only "major" presidential candidates and only those who request coverage.

The Secretary of Homeland Security determines which presidential candidates are considered major after consultation with an advisory committee, according to the agency.

Major presidential candidates can decline Secret Service Protection.

Who Else Decides Which Candidates Get Secret Service Protection?

The Homeland Security director makes his determination on which candidates get Secret Service protection in consultation with an advisory panel that includes the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives; the House minority whip; the Senate majority and minority leaders; and an additional member chosen by the committee itself.

I highlighted the relevant portion. And if he's requested coverage which is a prerequisite to getting it, can you cite the panel's decision that declined to offer it to Trump? What did McConnell have to say? How about Boehner? Etc.....

He's just playing a victim, knowing right wingers will eat it up without investigation.
 
He is saying that if he was Democrat he would not even have to ask. And since he has not, odds are they will not offer. The question then becomes did Democrats already protect other Democratic candidates without them asking, and that I do not know.


http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/donald-trump-secret-service-detail-article-1.2396921
Most candidates have not generally received Secret Service protection until they have been named the nominee.
 
another republican wanting to leech off the government. A billionaire can afford all the security he wants
 
another republican wanting to leech off the government. A billionaire can afford all the security he wants

Thanks for the chuckle. His comment was about politics, not economics. But, of course, you can read it any way that makes you feel better.
 
Obama had SS protection at this point during his candidacy. As a frontrunner and considering he had a bounty put on his head by that mexican ****bag, he should have SS protection immediately.

But liberals, continue to bitch about things you know nothing about.
 
Obama had SS protection at this point during his candidacy. As a frontrunner and considering he had a bounty put on his head by that mexican ****bag, he should have SS protection immediately.

But liberals, continue to bitch about things you know nothing about.

He doesn't actually want protection because the seond he gets it he can't be the conservative victim of a vast left wing conspiracy anymore.
 
He doesn't actually want protection because the seond he gets it he can't be the conservative victim of a vast left wing conspiracy anymore.

Do you feel better? Are you done saying dumb things now?
 
another republican wanting to leech off the government. A billionaire can afford all the security he wants

A'int it the truth. There are no more practiced leeches than at the GOP. That's why Govt. explodes when they get into power and as long as the money goes to those that don't need it they are fine with it. It's only when Govt. is helping the middle class or poor folks that they get upset. We all have heard "Reagan proved deficits don't matter" haven't we?

The federal deficit for the fiscal year that just ended was the smallest in eight years. Spending was up over last year, but tax revenue rose more.

U.S. deficit now lowest since 2007 - Oct. 15, 2015
 
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This was just Trump playing victim trying to get support. We all know that Trump has his own security detail.
 
Obama had SS protection at this point during his candidacy. As a frontrunner and considering he had a bounty put on his head by that mexican ****bag, he should have SS protection immediately.

But liberals, continue to bitch about things you know nothing about.

Why can't Trump finance his own protection? Isn't he a multi billionaire? He just doing all of this for publicity so he should not ask the Govt. to pay.
 
Obama had SS protection at this point during his candidacy. As a frontrunner and considering he had a bounty put on his head by that mexican ****bag, he should have SS protection immediately.

But liberals, continue to bitch about things you know nothing about.

hispanics need SS protection from trump. You got it backwards
 
Obama had SS protection at this point during his candidacy. As a frontrunner and considering he had a bounty put on his head by that mexican ****bag, he should have SS protection immediately.

But liberals, continue to bitch about things you know nothing about.

Here's how Trump gets SS protection.

1) He requests it.

Apparently that's too difficult for Trump, and so he doesn't have SS protection.
 
Here's how Trump gets SS protection.

1) He requests it.

Apparently that's too difficult for Trump, and so he doesn't have SS protection.

And in doing so, he wouldn't be able to play the victim anymore. So he won't.
 
Obama had SS protection at this point during his candidacy. As a frontrunner and considering he had a bounty put on his head by that mexican ****bag, he should have SS protection immediately.

But liberals, continue to bitch about things you know nothing about.

Then he should request it, like everyone else has to.
 
Then he should request it, like everyone else has to.

According to Dan Bongino he doesnt have to request it. The SS can protect whomever they want, unless that person outright refuses of course.

But what would he know? He was just a SS agent for years and years including protecting Hilary Clinton at the house she stored her illegal server.
 
Why can't Trump finance his own protection? Isn't he a multi billionaire? He just doing all of this for publicity so he should not ask the Govt. to pay.

The county has a vested interest in protecting Presidential candidates....even nutjobs like Bernie Sanders who no one would even bother hurting.

hispanics need SS protection from trump. You got it backwards

Illegal aliens should be kicked out. That is just common sense.

Here's how Trump gets SS protection.

1) He requests it.

Apparently that's too difficult for Trump, and so he doesn't have SS protection.

I already addressed this but he doesnt actually have to request it to get it.
 
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