The Secret Service has decided to end its protection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following his suspension of his presidential campaign. President Biden authorized the agency to provide security for Kennedy, who is 70 years old, after the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Kennedy had been advocating for Secret Service protection, citing security concerns and implying political motivations behind the delay in receiving it.

Kennedy's legal team claimed to have evidence of 34 instances of threats or concerning messages against him, further emphasizing the need for security. The Kennedy family has a tragic history, with both President John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy being assassinated in the 1960s.

However, on Friday, RFK Jr. made the announcement that he was "suspending" his White House bid, though he clarified that it was not a termination. He revealed plans to remove his name from the ballot in approximately 10 battleground states and also endorsed former President Trump, joining him at a rally in Arizona.

With his campaign effectively coming to an end, law-enforcement sources confirmed that Kennedy's Secret Service protection would no longer be in effect. The agency's representative stated, "That's correct. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is no longer receiving US Secret Service protection." It is customary for the Secret Service to reduce or eliminate protection when candidates withdraw from the race.

The Secret Service has faced scrutiny following the assassination attempt on former President Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13th. The suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks, managed to crawl across a shed roof and come within approximately 130 yards of the former president before being apprehended. Tragically, firefighter Corey Comperatore lost his life in the incident, while two other attendees were severely injured.

In the aftermath of the incident, Kimberly Cheatle resigned as the director of the Secret Service due to political pressure. Additionally, at least five officials within the agency were reassigned to administrative duties, limiting their involvement in operational planning. Several investigations are currently underway, including one by a bipartisan House task force, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security's Office of the Inspector General, aiming to uncover what transpired on that fateful day.

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential hopes are suspended and his Secret Service protection ends, the focus now shifts to the ongoing investigations into the attempted assassination and the overall security procedures within the agency.