A much needed guidline IS needed for a sitaution where Donald Trump could become a convicted felon and subjected to jail time …
The logistical concernes for the federal protection agents should NOT be factor in punishment for someone who is convicted of crimes…The prison guards can do their jobs….
Even if they are dealing with a ex-President…..
A prominent House Democrat has introduced new legislation that would strip felons of Secret Service protection, specifically mentioning former President Donald Trump in case he’s convicted in one or more of his criminal trials.
Mississippi Representative Bennie Thompson, ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, is bringing forth the Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act—or the DISGRACED Act—which would terminate Secret Service protection for individuals convicted of either state or local felonies.
Trump, whose first of four criminal trials involving hush money payments and alleged falsified records prior to the 2016 presidential election, is specifically mentioned by Thompson as someone whose protection privileges would be affected should he be found guilty.
The bill would pertain only to an individual whose offense “is punishable for a term of imprisonment of at least one year.”…
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In 1965, Congress authorized lifetime protection for a former president and their spouse, unless they decline the service. Major presidential and vice presidential candidates, along with their spouses, are also offered secret service protection within 120 days of a general election.
“This bill would remove the potential for conflicting lines of authority within prisons and allow judges to weigh the sentencing of individuals without having to factor in the logistical concerns of convicts with Secret Service protection.”
The bill raises no punitive concerns, he added, saying its purpose “is to hand off inmate protection to relevant prison authorities rather than involve the Secret Service.”….
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The bill would actually benefit the Secret Service on would think….