Also from the article:
“A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security said it had not received an official request for protection.”
He should make the formal request, and if they turn him down, then he can complain. Does he really think they’re going to just reach out to him and ask him if he needs help?
True.
“Pressed on details, Trump asked one of his private security officers to describe the discussions the Secret Service has had with his campaign. The talks were described as preliminary, and the Trump camp says the Secret Service had not provided a definitive answer on when — or if — the billionaire businessman will receive government protection.”
Sounds like through conversations his campaign has made a request for protection and waiting on an answer....but just not a “formal” request. Guess a request “in writing” is required, even though death threats were received!
Yes—but an informal request should be enough. IIRC, Bush offered the early protection to Obama.