Staff Reports
In a move reminiscent of a soap opera plot twist, President Donald J. Trump has decided to pull the Secret Service protection from Hunter and Ashley Biden, leaving them to brave the world sans their usual armed entourage. For those keeping score, this marks a significant departure as Hunter, who has been enjoying a luxurious vacation in South Africa—of all places—will now have to fend for himself without the unlimited resources funded by taxpayers.
With more than 30 taxpayer-funded agents previously dedicated to ensuring Hunter’s safety, it’s about time someone asked if it was really necessary to treat him like the member of a royal family. South Africa itself is a curious choice for a vacation, given its troubled human rights reputation and policy decisions that have caused the U.S. to rethink financial assistance to the country. Instead of enjoying the spoils of a successful government access scheme, maybe Hunter should invest in his own security instead of leeching off hardworking Americans.
Trump Made Some Changes to Hunter Biden's Secret Service Detailhttps://t.co/aRk9fMposC
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The decision to revoke protection could be seen as a direct response to Hunter Biden’s recent antics. Rumors suggest that while the nation was distracted with serious issues, the younger Biden was allegedly playing a game of political chess from behind the scenes, attending sensitive meetings without so much as a security clearance. This suggests a little too much confidence—or perhaps the kind of bravado that only a lifelong privilege can instill.
As Hunter returns from his exotic escapade, he may find that his days of taxpayer-funded protection are over. The Biden family has been mired in scandals that would make a daytime drama blush. With Ashley Biden sharing the same fate, it seems like the chance of a vacation spent in safety has been washed away like all the Biden family’s credibility in recent years. Taxpayers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing they won’t have to fund this ongoing circus.
Biden can now rely on the riches amassed from his various dealings—rumored to range from questionable to downright scandalous—to hire his own bodyguards. After all, if there’s anything the last few years have taught us, it’s that when it comes to the Biden family, it pays to keep your enemies close and your financial dealings closer. What a plot twist it is when privilege finally comes with some consequences.
