Whistleblower Alleges Biden-Harris Administration is Hindering Trump's Campaign
The Biden-Harris administration is allegedly undermining Donald Trump's ability to campaign in key swing states as the election approaches. Reports have emerged that Trump had to cancel a planned campaign rally in Wisconsin, a battleground state, after the Secret Service denied him sufficient protection resources.
Senator Josh Hawley Raises Concerns
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) brought attention to the issue in a letter to Ronald Rowe, the acting director of the Secret Service. Hawley cited allegations from a whistleblower who suggested that the rally's cancellation was due to the agency's insufficient resources to ensure the safety of the Republican presidential nominee.
Hawley wrote, “I write concerning new whistleblower allegations that the U.S. Secret Service effectively forced the Trump campaign to cancel an upcoming event in Wisconsin. This new information calls into question your recent public statements regarding the level of security your agency is providing to the former president. It also suggests that the Secret Service's inability to fully protect former President Trump may be affecting the conduct of the election.”
Implications of the Allegations
These allegations are significant, not only because they cast doubt on the Secret Service's ability to protect Donald Trump, but also because Wisconsin is a crucial battleground state. Trump narrowly won Wisconsin in 2016, but lost it by approximately 20,000 votes in 2020.
Despite Kamala Harris having a slight lead in Wisconsin according to the polls, she is polling behind where both Biden and Hillary Clinton polled in their respective races against Trump. If the polls in 2024 are off by similar or even slightly smaller margins than in previous years, Trump may be marginally ahead in Wisconsin.
Accusations of Double Standards
Hawley further stated, “At your recent press conference on September 20, you stated that former President Trump is receiving ‘the highest level of Secret Service protection’ and ‘he's getting everything’ that ‘the current president has with respect to Secret Service assets.’ That same night, Secret Service secured a rally for Vice President Harris in Madison, Wisconsin.”
This suggests that the Secret Service, an agency under the Biden-Harris administration, may be using federal resources to hinder Trump’s campaigning efforts in a critical swing state.
Hawley's letter continued, “Yet according to a whistleblower with direct knowledge of the exchange, Secret Service recently told the Trump campaign that it did not have sufficient assets to secure a potential campaign rally in Wisconsin for the former president. Other whistleblowers with knowledge of Secret Service planning protocols allege that failure to provide protection for a major public event is highly unusual and that a sitting president would never be denied resources in this way. If true, this apparent double standard contradicts your public statements and raises troubling questions.”
Allegations of Weaponizing Federal Resources
These allegations, if true, suggest that the Biden-Harris administration is misusing federal resources.
Bottom Line
These allegations bring to light serious concerns about the impartiality of federal resources and the potential for misuse of power in the political sphere. It raises questions about the integrity of the electoral process and the role of the Secret Service in ensuring fair campaigning opportunities for all candidates. What are your thoughts on these allegations? Do you believe there is merit to these claims? Share this article with your friends and let us know your views. Remember, you can sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.