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Lack of warning has rarely been the cause of protective failures in American history. They are the result of warnings that were ignored, downplayed, or ignored. The acknowledged risks associated with the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, James Garfield, and Abraham Lincoln were not sufficiently addressed. Bongino’s message is unmistakable: history does not pardon complacency, and those who disregarded early warnings cannot find solace in hindsight.
This is not an attempt to defend Trump’s political views. Bongino has made it clear that protection does not equate to approval. It’s a duty. In a constitutional system, national stability—rather than individual preference—determines whether current and former presidents are safe. Many people are put in danger when that standard is not upheld because it damages the reputation of the organizations responsible for maintaining the continuity of government.
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