President Biden addresses the nation after attempted assassination of Donald Trump

President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Sunday, one day after a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign event.
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[@BunnyInes]

He almost said Make America Great Again 🤣😂🤣

[@michaelgray1123]

LOL

[@Finalflash50]

rofl

[@luisdavid3642]

Alchile

[@milakowalski4539]

LOL

[@ronaldpierce2022]

Yeah I caught that too lol

[@pagmatic]

"former Trump" ?

[@loumulkern2724]

that's what he said.

[@jamess9808]

LMFAO

[@OhYeaSoWhat]

“Wasn’t linjured”

[@CowboyDave139]

I stopped the video and had to replay it.... FORMER TRUMP is what he said

[@NoManClatuer-pd8ck]

Fo' mo' Trump.

[@olben1095]

We’re in a really dark place right now.

[@renerodriguez9055]

We've been in the dark for years

[@aiiceejew]

This comment is 4 years too late :)

[@ChequeWriter]

Right now? 😂

[@centraltimegamers2977]

The trump effect.

[@martinlutherdaiiireloaded250]

You ain’t seen nothing yet

[@nohandle74]

4:46 he almost said Make America Great Again. I can tell he really wanted too😂

[@malikholmes5045]

"Think about it"😂

[@sandoggg]

*to

[@nohandle74]

@@sandoggg two

[@nohandle74]

@@sandoggg tue

[@jr8017]

Lmao 🤣🤣🤣

[@mb1969mb]

Condolences to the families of those who lost their lives yesterday at the rally. Rest in Peace. 🕊️🫶🏾

[@janeself9827]

@@mb1969mb ✝️✝️✝️

[@tripanzo]

@@janeself9827☪️☪️☪️

[@monkeymonkey8526]

Amen 😢😢

[@user-qd6qb3nt5g]

@@mb1969mb Amen and God bless

[@denisseavila9083]

🙏🕊💐😭

[@hdrealestate92345]

Im sure you calling Trump a Nazi and an existential threat every 2 seconds didnt lead to this

[@NNovoselski]

Trump started the polarization in politics don't forget that. Just watch 2012 debate vs 2016 debate

[@ljschertzl9036]

@@NNovoselski What by trying to bring the country back to mid 80s?

[@JoseLopez-du4kd]

Now your offended thats real cute coming

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

45 himself created this harsh, divisive political culture we live in today. Remember when he made fun of what happened to Paul Pelosi?

[@lukewarme9121]

The democrats have been trashing republicans for decades, long before Trump and when Trump was a democrat. They trashed Reagan for his age, being a B actor, and star wars. And look at what they did to Nixon for stuff they’ve been long doing themselves.

[@CAVlogs121]

He called Trump a threat to democracy 2 days ago.

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

Oh, and 45 has never said a harsh word about anyone. 😅

[@johntrout3631]

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[@PhilosophiaeAmator]

@@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13Saying that Biden is “the worst president in the history of the United States,” and “Donald Trump is a threat to Democracy,” are two entirely different things.

[@scottlamont2654]

And now he talking about unity

[@crazycooper1024]

In the form of politics lmao

[@rickhall517930]

They called Hitler for 8 years, and now they're lecturing us on violent rhetoric? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@michaelcrane2475]

I wish people listened when people tried to warn the world about Hitler in the 1930s. Now we can look back to that time and compare it to today and yes, the world should be warned about Donald Trump. Listen to those who were once close to Trump and are trying to warn us.

[@TheRealAbraxas]

Trump openly talks about how he wants to be a dictator and bashes minority groups… You don’t exactly have to twist his words or stretch your imagination to draw comparisons to fascist leaders.

[@itsallgoodman4108]

Who’s supporters stormed the halls of congress again? Remind me im a bit shakey on that “guided tour”

[@ltho5616]

He espouses fascist politics...so be it. That truth has not changed.

[@1983mikechan]

Both can be true at the same time. Don't be be that lazy person who can't acknowledge a fact from the other side without interjecting a fact from your side. It's completely pointless.

[@Betty-hm5cf]

So why did he insist on a bullseye on Donald Trump???

[@jeremyjackson7429]

So why did Trump insist on a bullseye on Mike Pence???

[@simonssays78]

Why did trump make fun of Nancy Pelosi husband who was almost beat to death by a trump supporter!

[@deborahthompson5041]

dtrump has said a lot of nasty things. STOP WORSHIPPING dtrump he is not GOD. HE is just a man. He laughed when Nancys husband had to fight for his life. dtrump made fun of him. maga are brainwashed. SEEK GOD.......VOTE BLUE VOTE BLUE. YOU, YOU AND YOU TOO. I will not respond to your insults. AGAIN, SEEK GOD.

[@sl4983]

​@@jeremyjackson7429Did anything happen? 🙄

[@sl4983]

​@@jeremyjackson7429you like this guy??

[@JamesChadwick-yl6fp]

He almost just endorsed Trump on live TV😂😂

[@briticus3rd]

The teleprompter is basically telling us "Sorry but not sorry".

[@xoxoxoxoxoxo3776]

You can see it window reflection

[@jessicakresge2658]

​@@xoxoxoxoxoxo3776Omg. I just watched it again, and there it is,clear as day. He's been given the words, and still cannot articulate.

[@justbecause9645]

@@jessicakresge2658 Trump always has one.

[@bigboy6995]

A president reading from a teleprompter, wow that’s something new. DUMMY

[@problemchild6248]

😊

[@whateye8]

Yeah ...5 days ago, Biden said it was time to put Trump in the Bullseye...

[@ChequeWriter]

@@whateye8...and a Republican said, "rhokay!"

[@itz_mxxri]

He was obviously a RINO ! He contributed to leftist groups.

[@pakrm2023]

Our fearless leader . . . listening to this man is stomach churning . . . what an insincere, disingenuous, deceitful man we have as a sitting POTUS. So utterly embarrassing. By the way, the Secret Service's performance was pathetic. Our mendacious and extremely manipulative mainstream news media IS RESPONSIBLE for this assassination attempt on POTUS TRUMP. After almost of decade of spewing pure hate and vitriol against POTUS TRUMP . . . surely you wonderful people at Faux News are not surprised by this event, are you?

[@shannonhawkins3296]

@@ChequeWriteryou know he was a RINO (Republican in name only). He became a Republican to be able to vote in the primary as a Republican so he could vote against Trump. It was trending on TikTok and a lot of people his age did that. He said in a video “I hate Republicans and I hate Trump…”. Do some easy research before you post lies

[@criticalcritique]

Not sure if it would be a republican ​@@ChequeWriter

[@CiscoJedi]

What the heck is a "BATTLE Box"???

[@queefburglar6996]

Where you settle your differences.

[@NoManClatuer-pd8ck]

My ex wife had a battle box

[@henryroman5415]

@@NoManClatuer-pd8ck Good one.

[@TheAmadiShow]

Voting at the voting booth. They sometimes call that booth the battle box

[@joshuahummel2858]

I think he meant "ballot box"

[@JaxxAttack]

4:45 he almost slipped “Make America Great Again” 😂😂😂

[@Paultimate7]

Stop projecting.

[@JaxxAttack]

@@Paultimate7 have some fun a little. I genuinely think Biden made a good address.

[@jessicakresge2658]

​@@JaxxAttack Yes, with the help of the teleprompter you can see in the reflection of the window behind him.

[@cynthiakondziela2265]

SO he almost slipped… geez you guys are brutal. Pales in comparison to the nonsensical comments coming from Trump so please…. Just stop.

[@JaxxAttack]

@@cynthiakondziela2265 what? Lmao

[@sandrashockley5380]

Our Founders created a Republic.

[@Boarskiesrus]

And now it has been destroyed

[@silentmajority8365]

@@Boarskiesrus From the /eft

[@bubblenutz583]

@sandrashockley5380 a representative republic which in it of itself is a form of democracy, plz dont try to make the argument that we dont function under some form of democratic process. Btw I aint attacking you for the comment just giving my 2 cents, all love

[@jimashmore2762]

Exactly 💯

[@lukeparadis6055]

Nah bro its a constitutional republic ​@bubblenutz583

[@moshyboy8050]

“May God protect our troops?’

[@renacloutier7339]

He says that automatically after every speech...apparently even when it doesn't fit in with the subject matter at hand. A reflex, like when he says, "look".

[@Combinia]

@@renacloutier7339 LOL! XD

[@georgegoughnour1509]

“Anyways”

[@bethcrowder2510]

WHAT 😮May God Protect Our Troops!!!! I’ve got a grandson serving in the Army so I certainly want God protecting him and our Troops, however that statement really doesn’t belong behind the kind of speech Joe gave?!?!

[@Paultimate7]

The fuck is wrong with that? Some of you are so fucking unbelievable in what you take issue with, yall are like 3.

[@jirolai5192]

Dont trust this guy !!

[@nevermorefrompast-qx5wb]

aagree do nto trust trump, he is a non stop lying machine

[@motivationalservices]

He almost said, Make America Great Again! Just did catch himself.

[@VincentGuastini]

😂you are right

[@Paultimate7]

Youre projecting.

[@chrisblanc663]

Can you imagine if he did say that? Almost as good as calling Trump his VP. 🤣🤣

[@cynthiakondziela2265]

Yeah sooooo… you all know what he meant. Geeeez everybody is perfect when the speak.. smfh

[@olliefoxx7165]

​@@cynthiakondziela2265He does it literally every time he speaks

[@anthonybeyer-jn5kr]

We are not a democracy we are a republic

[@guntherabrahamowicz4659]

We're both, hence those election things.

[@crvvegt]

Umm, we are a democratic republic.

[@silentmajority8365]

@@guntherabrahamowicz4659 Neither involves taking out the other candidate

[@stephmish1985]

We are a federal democratic republic… it has nothing to do with politics democratic (representative) our government is elected by it’s citizens and republic meaning country… This is taught in middle school. 🤦‍♀️ republic is Greek for country or state without monarch) ie back up to we elect our government.

[@negative4928]

​@@stephmish1985 no.. we elect representatives that decide everything above that. There's such a thing as gerrymandering and flaws in our REPUBLIC. not a true democracy, as its not possible with such an immense population. You learn this in school, just like you said

[@alfonsomeli6574]

81 million votes 🗳️ Wakey Wakey

[@user-op4ln2qj5p]

The most important question that needs to be asked: Who has been running our country for the past three years?

[@marmosetman]

The same guys that were running the country behind the scenes from decades ago.

[@ARolls-dd2zd]

Blinken, Yellen, Sullivan, Pelosi and Schumer.

[@elainemetzger7870]

By the way veterans don’t like you

[@marmosetman]

@1-kf9st as usual, blame the black man. Obama is just as much a puppet as Biden is.

[@Gigi-xr3qs]

It's a small nation in the middle east, just northeast of Egypt.

[@hdrealestate92345]

imagine the amount of dislikes for this fake scripted video

[@henrydendorf4847]

Of course it’s scripted, that’s how it’s supposed to be…?

[@hdrealestate92345]

@@henrydendorf4847 from the heart

[@shonwamcfeckerty7363]

@@hdrealestate92345what are you on about ya rabbit

[@PawpiChoolo]

every president in history has read from a teleprompter for these types of videos

[@civildiscourse7626]

@@hdrealestate923454:45 seems like he freestyled a bit

[@oscarramirez181]

Reading a teleprompter

[@alex30425]

Most speeches by presidents in the oval offices tend to be.

[@quandalepringle2026]

You think he can remember that whole speech 😂

[@clintdaniel9260]

@@quandalepringle2026 he cant even tie his shoes or wipe

[@The808Mixmaster]

Yeah u can see the direction in which he's looking and the lights

[@engine5]

no shit. that's pretty standard.

[@bygonebob]

He’s so full of bull crap - always relying on the teleprompter. Can’t speak from the heart. His words are meaningless.

[@arthurbalcita4851]

Why not just let the audience read the teleprompter?

[@wmoor086]

Former Trump?

[@loumulkern2724]

I saw that.. what a dunce

[@cynthiakondziela2265]

Former President Trump in case you couldn’t figure it out smh

[@Bizzy7891]

​@@cynthiakondziela2265no we figured it out just pointing out the 100,000,000 gaff he's had in the last 3½ years!😂😂

[@Anth230]

​@@Bizzy7891Biden has had a stutter for years. It has affected his speech but he mostly overcame it. I'm guessing that's why he misses a word or two.

[@chineduduruike7492]

Is it only thing you had in all he said?. You are looking for mistake, Shame on you.

[@edwardtuhoro4448]

Great job on the teleprompter Joe, Well Scripted. But no one believes you

[@PaineStakingTruth]

Whisper it like he does, “No one’s listening to you.”

[@gdcardona91]

You can see it in the window behind him

[@pacosanchez7216]

Former Trump

[@caterinal.6341]

@@pacosanchez7216 I caught that also. He left out President.

[@davidhale4647]

Trump uses them at rallies AND when he was President

[@jeradgroff7578]

This clown always blaming orhers wint take responsibility for his actions

[@TT-qo9dv]

Spell check?

[@carmelabottari-humphries2877]

sort of like trump

[@Combinia]

take a deep breath, read your comment back, and fix the words you misspelled, but ye, you are absolutely right! I couldn't agree more!

[@ElieGroff]

​@@Combiniathis isn't a English punctuation class....settle down 😂 😊

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

Remember when 45 made fun of Paul Pelosi?

[@h_m8282]

He straight up almost said Make America Great Again

[@Max-dd7du]

He almost said make America great again. The guy can’t get vice president Trump out of his head.

[@lucasbasilio7275]

Jesus … we can clearly see the script scrolling up.

[@controlyourtemperjeez8220]

Wow, I took a closer look and saw it too

[@lucasbasilio7275]

@@controlyourtemperjeez8220 is disgusting the time we live now, is just a puppet being controlled by something very bad. Not even the president is real… that’s why too he get lost all the time… He can't even read well anymore.

[@patrickenriquez8874]

Very bold to try to bring up January sixth again. Still throwing stones from the inside of the glass house. It was pelosi!!

[@cynthiakondziela2265]

You are delusional

[@mistresslara7285]

Biden holds much responsibility for the political rhetoric that has led to this.

[@TimothyAsbridge_TENOR]

"Former Trump is not swriously lingered"

[@janeself9827]

I know where I am. I am clear about my role as a citizen. I do remember, Joe, when you told us in 2020 we would have a dark winter! Do you remember that Joe? What a violent comment for a President to make.

[@ke11yke11z]

👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻

[@talesofthefather3513]

He was talking about the Covid up tick m…on

[@antipro85]

@@talesofthefather3513 sad you have to defend the man's gaffes

[@14720509]

Trump said he loved the uneducated and your comment proves it. He was referring to covid. Anyone with a brain cell knows this.

[@scottmason8948]

I remember that very clearly myself and have commented on that in the recent past, he said that while he and Trump were debating

[@roxyflygirl29]

what a freaking hypocrite…how about you stop your comments and rhetoric calling Trump Hitler or how he’s an existential threat…what a joke

[@ODOGHOST]

he lost me at j6 and the kidnapping which has been disproven

[@kaygarvin1452]

We are a Republic not a Democracy!!

[@GREALER]

Go back to bed 🛌

[@nohandle74]

Well Democracy isn't mentioned in the constitution ​@@GREALER

[@septickidd24]

America was built on Democracy, not a Republic ideology. Even Republicans say to "Protect our democracy"

[@antipro85]

@@GREALER Troll toll

[@inquisitionofhistory1705]

You need to go back to school because American history class definitely did you wrong😂

[@1054Life]

Remember me, I’m still the President of, you know, you know the thing!

[@cammer68oliver2]

Hahaaa! WHO can forget “The Thing” song?!?! 🤣🤣🤣. That was hilarious!

[@JDAfrica]

“Im the first black female VP”

[@gmane1989]

"anyways..."

[@bnferguson9827]

😂 OMG best comment EVER👍

[@orangebirddog]

What’s a battle box?

[@ScorpioSpacedOut]

It’s his gaffe. He meant to say ballet box 😅

[@NoManClatuer-pd8ck]

@@orangebirddog When you're older Birddog, I'll tell you.

[@silentmajority8365]

@@ScorpioSpacedOut You trust him to have a finger on the button?

[@silentmajority8365]

I believe these were Freudian slips "Former Trump" Battle box instead of ballot box Almost saying make America great again

[@dlight9849]

​@@ScorpioSpacedOutBallet Box? Are they dancing? Or did you mean Ballot Box 😂

[@patrickpoint5655]

He's literally using this as a political move!

[@bornsniper9531]

lol how if he didn’t speak on it ppl would be talking shit

[@renacloutier7339]

He said battle box twice instead of ballot box

[@renacloutier7339]

And yes, he said "former Trump"

[@ginamcgrew9955]

He definitely doubled down on that battle box mistake. 🤦

[@engine5]

who cares

[@crazyworld_life]

TALKING ABOUT THE RULE OF LAW FIX THE BORDER!

[@nevermorefrompast-qx5wb]

THE BORDER is more secure NOW then was unbder trump, and woudl be even more secure if not for the gop under tumps demand stopping ANY bil passing on the border.. BLAIM the trump and the gop...

[@centraltimegamers2977]

Fix your party.

[@KenMrKLC]

I don't know what it is, But I just feel a complete disconnect with Biden when he speaks to us, Like he is speaking at us not to us. I have never been impressed by one single appearance or felt confident with him in power after each speak

[@kissimmeedisney]

He speaks like my pappy did 40 years ago when trying to tell me why I shouldn't do something. Treating us like children. I feel the disconnect too. I don't see or hear what I would picture as a leader.

[@caterinal.6341]

We all know he is out of touch with every day Americans, maybe that's why we feel he's patronizing to us.

[@csammy123]

He wasn't even looking directly at the camera. His eyes were clearly fixated on the teleprompter, which is usually located right where the camera is so it does appear you're looking right at the viewer. It's like they're not even trying.

[@bonniegeyer1473]

It’s not from his heart. He feels nothing except for himself!

[@rogers6168]

I have always felt the same thing about the guy. It doesn't help that his entire speech writing team is nothing but a bunch of under 30 year olds. Saw a pic of them on one of the socials. There must have been at least 15 of them. And if any were older than 30, I would be very surprised.

[@steventownsend6539]

He missed the riots in Portland and the Minneapolis.

[@CapnDavidMorgan]

Did he almost accidentally say "make America great again?"

[@Bynchillyn247]

Former Trump he said.

[@damaged9604]

4:40 He almost said Make America Great Again 😂😂

[@batman_101]

This is the comment I was looking for 😂 God bless you man! Thanks for the video time coordinate 😂😂

[@WorkinPunchProductions]

"former Trump" "battle box" He can't even read anymore.

[@donnamaly7168]

Agree! Former Trump?! This guy is a freaking disaster.

[@talesofthefather3513]

This is why we fight…. Enough of the insults do you have a mother or a father? Can they read ? Can they write… did they teach you any manners? Or is it you just have a D….. wish

[@NoManClatuer-pd8ck]

@@WorkinPunchProductions You need to get out of your "silo" 5:02

[@billboggs6641]

But he played a mean banjo in Deliverance

[@truvintage5800]

"not seriously lingured"

[@mzmartin8115]

Uh oh...here comes the whispers

[@problemchild6248]

😊

[@SwiftyNifty_]

You can see he is reading off a teleprompter by looking at the window reflection

[@samuellennox7005]

They all do. Somehow he still can’t string the words together to make an actual statement

[@ShadySlim1991]

The reflection's right above his head & he still called the man Farmer Trump🤦🏾‍♂️ (Former President Trump)

[@thesunman]

lmao its so comical

[@hollywoodambience]

at least he can speak.

[@hellogift1983]

nothing new for speeches to be read from a teleprompter

[@corvaliis]

Acting like his party wasnt part of trying to take out trump like that

[@baltimoreravens4eva560]

They weren't

[@AleFacchini]

Sorry, I am not American what is a “battle box”?

[@PrettyFLY4aWiFi.]

We don't know either.

[@Summerbreeze537]

Ballot box.

[@michaeltsatsuaxolu7774]

@@PrettyFLY4aWiFi. 😂😂😂😂

[@michellebayley5551]

No one knows lol

[@AleFacchini]

@@Summerbreeze537 oh I must heard wrong

[@mikepuglise6874]

Look at reflection of teleprompter behind him "Former Trump"

[@richardlacey4923]

Struggling even with it .. ridiculous

[@baublesanddolls]

I don’t see it, but so what. They all use them.

[@mb1969mb]

@@richardlacey4923 Petty, was Cory a relative. Condolences to this young man’s family.

[@mikepuglise6874]

@@baublesanddolls Trump The Warrior President I am proud!

[@hairywitch4063]

Former Trump? He is still Trump. Battle box? Don’t you mean ballot box? What is compenyun visions?

[@gadielr.m2548]

He almost said make America Great Again! Eben he knows it is time!

[@redlibrarian4216]

I heard that too!

[@geneclemetson4779]

yeah, he checked himself!

[@redlibrarian4216]

4:47

[@Kristi-z4s]

Its a little late Joe you had 3 years for peace

[@DeadPan-q9c]

um, we're a republic numb nuts

[@gilbertmanda1649]

That message is for people like you! Tone down

[@hollywoodambience]

a republic and a democracy. we are both.

[@wa-bu3ke]

@@hollywoodambience can't be both

[@SHAREMediaBK]

You pronounced “constitutional republic” wrong.

[@barrykochverts4149]

Dammit, Joe. You managed to make this into a campaign speech.

[@JoeFundMe]

1000%

[@clayton7220]

A unifying speech turned into a campaign speech we ll not call you Hitler for a couple days and you should acknowledge your lord and savior joe Biden and not say anything bad about me

[@barrykochverts4149]

@Thomas-g7g Of course you do. The left claims moral superiority, then uses the exact tactics they decry in their opponents. But, that's OK, because, after all, they embody virtue, don't they?

[@SouthernForeplay]

And we still want to know what the hell a battle box is

[@cwhipp9805]

Notice how he feels the need to use this to highlight democrat victims but doesn't address the summer of love. Pelosis husbands love quarrel should not be included.

[@jf4004]

I agree that things need to be toned down on BOTH sides.

[@wkahn1005]

Joe Biden's DOJ +FBI + CIA weaponised against his Political Opponent President Trump. He then goes on to LIE Trump and his supporters are a threat to Democracy. Biden thinks he can fool the American People

[@aprilgeneric8027]

Left threatens Donald Trump with ‘assassination’ following debate week Sky News Australia 4.32M subscribers Jul 3, 2024 Sky News host Liz Storer says “Trump derangement syndrome” has picked up again after the former president’s “great week” surrounding the debate. “Donald Trump’s great week has resulted in some serious Trump derangement syndrome, we are talking about on steroids,” Ms Storer said. “This has now reached such a hysterical level people are taking to social media to call for Trump’s assassination.” Eyewitness believes there was a 'noticeable' difference in security at Trump's rally NBC News 10.2M subscribers 10 hours ago Robert D. Philpot spoke to NBC News' Tom Llamas about what he saw at former President Trump's rally before the assassination attempt and what he believed was a "noticeable" difference in security compared to a previous rally he attended with his daughter. RFK JR IS 100% RIGHT BIDEN ADMINISTRATION AND DEMOCRAT PARTY ALLOWING ASSASSINS TO TRY AND KILL OPPOSITION RFK Jr. Continues to Seek Secret Service Protection; Threats Detailed in FOIA Response Published Jul 11, 2024 at 7:13 PM EDT As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to seek Secret Service protection amid his independent bid for the presidency, his lawyer has received a document via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) detailing 34 instances of threats and bizarre rants directed toward his client. Newsweek reviewed portions from the 775-page FOIA document obtained by Kennedy attorney Aaron Siri, which provides some unreported details of previously known events along with some that were not known to the public........... Fact check: RFK Jr.’s misleading viral claim about Secret Service protection By Daniel Dale, CNN 7 minute read Published 8:12 PM EDT, Fri July 28, 2023 Washington CNN - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination against President Joe Biden, baselessly suggested Friday that the Biden administration is singling him out for rare treatment by denying him Secret Service protection. Kennedy tweeted that Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas had decided that Secret Service protection for him is “not warranted at this time.” Kennedy said this denial came after nearly three months with no response to his campaign’s request for Secret Service protection and despite his campaign having submitted a 67-page report “from the world’s leading protection firm, detailing unique and well established security and safety risks aside from commonplace death threats.” CNN has no reason to dispute any of that; the Department of Homeland Security declined to comment on Kennedy’s tweet, which had received more than 12 million views as of Friday afternoon. But Kennedy began the tweet as follows: “Since the assassination of my father in 1968, candidates for president are provided Secret Service protection. But not me.” That is highly misleading. Facts First: Kennedy’s suggestion that he is being treated differently than every other presidential candidate since 1968 is baseless. In reality, the vast majority of candidates in modern presidential primaries never receive Secret Service protection because they are not deemed “major” candidates - and it would be nearly unprecedented for even a major candidate to receive protection this early in a campaign if they did not already have it on account of currently or previously serving in the White House. A CNN review of presidential campaigns dating back to 1980 found that only then-Senator Barack Obama, who faced unique threats as a Black man with a realistic chance to become president, was granted Secret Service protection as early in a campaign as Kennedy is seeking it. “We’re too far out from the election,” and Kennedy “just doesn’t meet the criteria,” said Jonathan Wackrow, a CNN law enforcement analyst and former Secret Service agent. “He’s not a major presidential candidate. You can make as many requests as you want; unless you meet that criteria that have been set forth, it’s just not warranted.” Kennedy is entitled to argue that he should be given special treatment because of his family’s history. His father, the senator and Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, was assassinated in 1968, and his uncle, President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in 1963. When another uncle, Sen. Ted Kennedy, was considering a 1980 presidential run, President Jimmy Carter preemptively granted him Secret Service protection before he even launched his campaign. But that was the exception, not the rule; Carter’s decision came in September 1979, later in the campaign cycle than we are today in the 2024 cycle; and the junior Kennedy is inaccurately insinuating that being denied protection at this point amounts to differential treatment. In response to CNN’s request for comment for this fact check, Kennedy campaign manager Dennis Kucinich called our assessment of the tweet “pretty ignorant” and argued that we have been unable to understand the trauma inflicted on the nation by the Kennedy assassinations of the 1960s. He also noted that Obama did have Secret Service protection at this point in the campaign. What federal law and guidelines say Federal law authorizes Secret Service protection for “major” presidential and vice presidential candidates. The law says it’s up to the secretary of Homeland Security, after consulting with a bipartisan committee of House and Senate leaders, to decide who counts as a “major” candidate. The Obama administration laid out a non-exhaustive list of criteria in 2017 to help determine who should be bestowed “major” status. The criteria include being the formal or de facto nominee of a major party (Kennedy is a distant longshot to beat Biden for the Democratic nomination); the candidate polling at 15% or higher for 30 consecutive days in the RealClearPolitics average or a similar system (Kennedy was above 15% in the RealClearPolitics average in May and much of June but has been below 15% every day since June 22 and was at 13.7% on Friday - about 50 points behind Biden); the Secret Service having conducted an assessment of threats to harm the candidate (it is not clear what specific threats Kennedy has faced or whether a Secret Service assessment has occurred); and operating a national campaign with such features as a national campaign “apparatus,” regular appearances in multiple states, and publishing ads of some kind (it is not clear how big Kennedy’s campaign apparatus is; he has made appearances in various states; the tracking firm AdImpact told CNN Friday that it has not yet seen any spending from Kennedy’s campaign on ads for television, radio, Facebook or Google, though it is possible he has published some other kind of ad). When previous presidential candidates got Secret Service protection The Homeland Security secretary is allowed to offer a candidate Secret Service protection even if they fail to meet any of the specific criteria. But the historical record shows that it would be highly unusual for a candidate to be given protection at this point in the campaign cycle, more than 15 months before Election Day. ............

[@clayton7220]

Mostly by Dems this Hitler rhetoric and Rachel and joy bring up concentration camps cmon get real

[@ok.s4830]

BOTH sides aren't spreading violent rhetoric. BOTH sides aren't employing fake news. BOTH sides aren't calling the candidate "hitler".

[@liamriley9816]

He was so close to saying “make America great again” 😂

[@TheCollapse410]

My 12 yr old even noticed the teleprompter in the window above his head 😂😂😂. So pathetic.

[@brandonpatterson5705]

@@liamriley9816 all this for a reaction class act dude congrats you have received a couple measly thumbs up hope it feels good.

[@sl4983]

​@@brandonpatterson5705?? 😂😂

[@brandonpatterson5705]

@@sl4983 grow up

[@Archstarling]

​@brandonpatterson5705 what are you talking about dude?

[@lorik475]

Stop denying RFK secret service protection Brandon!

[@FrostyCop]

What exactly was said here?

[@alteloscopeuranus7678]

I get to vote at a battle box now?

[@connorcollier8408]

Former trump farmer trump wtf dude

[@vanvev6920]

Hahahahaha

[@chineduduruike7492]

Is it only thing you had in all he said?. You are looking for mistake, Shame on you.

[@IntroducingMrLucci]

​@@chineduduruike7492it's okay they're just outing themselves, Farmers is a racis dog whistle term..

[@51SErVER]

Ah, Trump, that one billionaire farmer

[@teachrboi]

"former Trump..." *reading hard pause*, "is not seriously injured". How are people continuing to support this man? He's like a toddler trying to merely read at this point and it's sad that he's our president.

[@stonewalljackson7590]

It is so hard to listen to this insincerity.

[@AlexSanchez-tr5fu]

F this guy Hes the one at his rallies yelling Trump is a threat

[@buttercup1love]

Im pissed!

[@tripanzo]

Cool it down

[@ld6433]

I’m off me lips

[@alexpennebaker6894]

“Politics needs to cool down” moments later…” The outcome of this election will shape the future of our country.”

[@DARisse-ji1yw]

Trump '24! ... and what the heck is a " battle box" ???

[@Smathalgoth]

He's talking about Battlebots

[@sl4983]

The ballot box is a battle box? That's what he's calling them

[@CBPowerPlays]

@@sl4983 listened 3 times, he called it a "battle box". It never ends...

[@CBPowerPlays]

@@sl4983 BATTLE BOX lol, and he said it twice.

[@sl4983]

@@CBPowerPlays he's just punking people, making fun

[@trikelyfe6090]

you can literally see the teleprompter scrolling in the window behind him...

[@14720509]

Were you born yesterday? The majority of presidents use a teleprompter when addressing the nation.

[@gilbertmanda1649]

Tone down! That message is for people like you!

[@sandymedeiros8414]

So what??????

[@ltho5616]

Who cares? Grow up

[@crvvegt]

They all use them. And trump babbles when he doesn't.

[@StayFocusedForever]

I was there with the teleprompter; this address actually took 4hrs

[@KHALABEEB]

JOE- Former TRUMP, see you at the BATTLEBOX!!! Jill- good job Honey, you almost said all the words!

[@ElieGroff]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@thaatguuy4554]

The good ol battle box 🤦‍♂️

[@Combinia]

lol! at least there is something left to laugh about in this horrid situation.

[@rsh140.6]

Battle bots

[@NoManClatuer-pd8ck]

@@thaatguuy4554 The Spartan phalanx has so many uses today. 😂😅

[@ginamcgrew9955]

🤣🤣

[@accurategamer7085]

YOU DID THIS!!!???!!?!?!

[@sl4983]

It appears

[@chicoman000]

Don’t be stupid stupid

[@alanpaulsen-hh2uk]

How much Adderall was taken for a 6 minute speech?

[@HugoWalker-e2l]

😂

[@inquisitionofhistory1705]

This is the problem with Trump supporters they always try to divide this country and never try to get along with the other side😢

[@tylerslenk8243]

​@@inquisitionofhistory1705you spelt Biden wrong

[@inquisitionofhistory1705]

@@tylerslenk8243 OK do you want a cookie?

[@KINGFERROD]

We want to be free

[@stevenbaer5999]

I support Donald Trump but I believe what Joe Biden has to say for Trump behalf

[@edwardtuhoro4448]

He almost said it " Make America great again " Joe your just a Punchline now

[@cynthiakondziela2265]

Trump is a punchline as well lol

[@dougnorton5143]

Who here believes anything this career liar says ?

[@cwhipp9805]

I would have had much mkre respect for him if he had taken responsibility for the things he and his party have said about Trump that led to this

[@sagebrushcraftco.351]

@@cwhipp9805he wouldn’t take responsibility even if he held the gun and was caught firing it. Pass the buck his entire life. FJB

[@cwhipp9805]

@@sagebrushcraftco.351 this is unfortunately the truth

[@vickithompson3362]

What’s the battle box?

[@cayuse-jf7eq]

Gee, more pre-rehearsed horseshite. Wonders never cease.

[@septickidd24]

The majority of speeches are pre-rehearsed. Not every speech, whether it is presidential or not, is impromptu

[@TheCollapse410]

​@@septickidd24My 12 yr old even noticed the teleprompter in the window above his head 😂😂😂. So pathetic. So not pre anything. Read.

[@TheCollapse410]

​@@septickidd24and no. Big t don't use teleprompters or pre done speeches.

[@simonssays78]

@@TheCollapse410he was using a teleprompter when he was shot smart guy!

[@thesink5723]

I want to stand together , just not behind you Joe and Kamala. Your policies stink !! Some may look , sound good on paper , but in action they hardly make it !!

[@hdrealestate92345]

Teleprompter reflection in the window

[@lialaliala2968]

😂

[@domgg58]

We're privileged to live in the greatest country in America? Time to take a nap Joe

[@ElieGroff]

A dirt nap😂😊

[@terrynorth1953]

Joe is doing just fine. Give him credit for not fawning over Hannibal Lecter, Putin and the N. Korean president. Nor does Joe talk about paper straws, sharks and electrocution. He doesn’t mock the disabled, he doesn’t call the military losers and suckers. When Joe talks, he talks about foreign affairs, our country, other countries, etc.. when the other guy talks it’s what I posted about among other crazy things that make absolutely no sense at all. It’s not a hard decision to make.

[@goodjob6762]

@@terrynorth1953Trump never called the military “losers and suckers”. It’s just something that you believe happened because someone told you. Go do your own research.

[@terrynorth1953]

@@goodjob6762 I believe in the Admiral before I believe him. You’ll learn the hard way when you get older, you will realize the biggest mistake you ever made for your country was voting for him. I was around in the 70s. I saw the things he did to people, I saw how he manipulated and treated good people, how he ruined them because they didn’t like him. How he didn’t pay his help when his tower was being built. You weren’t there, I was. But you’re too young and ignorant and there’s no changing the mind of a MAGA.

[@troyfrancisco3958]

​@@terrynorth1953Bull Shit

[@J.McGregor1964]

I stand for Trump, America and my God, Not you sleepy Joe!

[@Ed19601]

Hypocrit. Only 4 days before he called for a Trump being placd in the bull's eye

[@glendepasse1698]

Yes, read from the carefully prepared script. A canned presentation.

[@Raccoon_Mama.]

Trump does the same thing every day.

[@geneclemetson4779]

The teleprompter is scrolling on the window behind him.

[@TurdBrain-ry6rx]

Bla bla bla is all we hear shut up an go home leave us alone already

[@criticalcritique]

This man is in no shape to be a president of this country

[@bldrtom]

I can’t even listen to his crap any longer.

[@cococinnamon2236]

Change the channel lol 😂

[@bldrtom]

@@cococinnamon2236 I only clicked it to leave a snide comment.

[@cococinnamon2236]

@@bldrtom here the thing with the rich Politicians they don’t care about anyone but them selfs neither Biden or Trump care you can tell all you want about Trump that he’s some Messiah or something for me it’s all the same their rich and they don’t care at all I didn’t see no change in my life when he was in the office or when this guy is in office

[@VeronicaMoreno-qd8yh]

*The teleprompter is not helping much.*

[@rhoadestraveled]

Is anyone to going to accuse Biden of inciting violence? He said last week we have Trump in the bullseye.

[@sl4983]

That's fricking sick!

[@rhoadestraveled]

@@sl4983 yep reckless and irresponsible

[@clayton7220]

Fox news calls them out on it all time but no one listen they'd rather believe Rachel or the view

[@JamesSmith-bj9vk]

He's such a puppet.

[@brandonpatterson5705]

Stop the hate dude someone lost their life yesterday

[@PresidentMedici]

Aren't we all?

[@talesofthefather3513]

This is the reason we’re are where we are… a f….. joke of a country we have so many ppl who just won’t learn

[@jacksunstone8771]

They are ALL puppets.

[@brandonpatterson5705]

@@jacksunstone8771 and you are to, your no better then they are.

[@hammertime1]

Biden & Obama are to blame

[@cobmac7652]

Still not voting biden.

[@user-fr3bp7hz4j]

You lost my vote

[@AmandaRuby7773]

He's condemning violence, yet calling the voting box a battle box? God bless the troops? Anyone else feel like they just watched an extra long Biden campaign ad? He doesn't mention "former" Trump much does he? 🤣

[@rossspenser8314]

We in the UK should listen to this it's time for change ?.To all the UK please watch this and heed