Pentagon Boosts Security for 2024 Election Candidates

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has approved military support for the Secret Service to protect presidential and vice presidential candidates in the upcoming election. Details on the specific type of support were not disclosed, but U.S. Northern Command will coordinate with the Secret Service at various locations.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has sanctioned additional military support for the Secret Service, aimed at bolstering security for presidential and vice presidential candidates ahead of the forthcoming election, the Pentagon announced on Thursday.

According to Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh, specifics regarding the nature of the support remain undisclosed. However, Austin has tasked U.S. Northern Command with planning and providing necessary assistance to the Secret Service across diverse locations during the election period.

This move underscores the heightened security measures being adopted to ensure the safety of key political figures as election activities ramp up nationwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)