House Democrats face censure over Trump Secret Service bill
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced a censure resolution against Rep. Bennie Thompson for not withdrawing a bill that would strip Trump of Secret Service protection.
- Thompson's legislation was introduced earlier this year, citing Trump's status as a convicted felon as justification.
- Greene argues that Thompson's refusal to withdraw the bill poses a danger to Trump, calling for his censure as a necessary accountability measure.
On Wednesday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced a resolution to censure Rep. Bennie Thompson for his refusal to withdraw a bill aimed at removing Secret Service protection from former President Donald Trump. This legislation was introduced earlier in the year, citing Trump's status as a convicted felon as the basis for the proposed change in security detail. Greene's actions reflect a broader political strategy to hold Democrats accountable for their legislative actions and rhetoric, particularly regarding Trump. She emphasized the potential danger of leaving Trump unprotected, referencing two assassination attempts on him within a short timeframe. Greene's resolution highlights the ongoing tensions between Republican and Democratic lawmakers, particularly surrounding issues related to Trump and his security. The censure proposal is part of a larger narrative in which Republicans seek to defend Trump against perceived Democratic overreach and to rally their base around the former president's controversial status. Greene's statements on social media further illustrate her commitment to this cause, framing Thompson's bill as a direct threat to Trump's safety and calling for accountability in Congress.