Texas Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt is introducing the Save American Former Elected Presidents Act (SAFE Presidents). This bill aims to provide lifelong Secret Service protection for all former U.S. presidents, ensuring it remains unaffected by personal or political biases.
Hunt’s legislation comes in response to a Democrat proposal that could strip protection from former President Donald Trump if he is convicted of a felony and incarcerated. The new bill seeks to protect former presidents until their death, guaranteeing their safety as intended by law.
Hunt argues that laws should not be applied differently to punish political opponents, comparing such actions to third-world countries. He criticizes the Democrat bill, which aims to remove Trump’s Secret Service protection, as a dangerous move that puts lives at risk and subverts democratic principles.
The SAFE Presidents Act is designed to uphold the values of the country and ensure that past and future presidents do not lose protection due to political disputes or legal challenges. The bill aims to prevent the targeting of political opponents through legal means and provide Secret Service security for all presidents for life as originally intended by law.
