Democrat presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claim that he's being denied Secret Service protection by the Biden administration is likely a bid to try to win over voters as he seeks to topple the sitting president in his party's primary, political strategists say.
Both RFK Jr.'s father – former Attorney General and Sen. Robert Kennedy – and his uncle – former President John F. Kennedy – were assassinated while in office. On Friday, RFK Jr. announced that the Department of Homeland Security had denied his request for Secret Service protection.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.