Defense Secretary Austin approves Pentagon support to Secret Service for presidential/vice presidential candidates' safety due to security threats.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved a DHS request for the Pentagon to supply extra resources to the Secret Service for presidential and vice presidential candidates' safety. The military support includes logistics, transportation, and communications assistance until November, including Election Day and post-inauguration. The move comes in light of threats to candidates' security, such as the Trump assassination attempt and a plot to harm those involved in the Soleimani killing.

August 29, 2024
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