Biden campaign officially requests Secret Service protection for the former vice president – By Benjamin Siegel (ABC News) / March 12 2020
“The last thing we need is anybody hurt,” Biden said.
The Former Vice President discussed the need to combat the growing threat of the coronavirus.
Congressional leaders were informed on Thursday that former Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign has officially requested Secret Service protection, an official confirmed to ABC News.
The formal request triggers a review process by the Department of Homeland Security, which conducts an assessment in consultation with a bipartisan panel of congressional leaders.
DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf will have the final sign-off on authorizing the protection for Biden, following a recommendation from Hill leaders.
The former vice president’s campaign made the initial request after protesters disrupted several events this month.
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