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Donald Trump Jr. Gives Up Secret Service Protection

GOING IT ALONE

He reportedly terminated the service last week, seeking more privacy.

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Donald Trump Jr. has given up his Secret Service protection, the New York Times reports. Trump Jr. reportedly declined the protection beginning last week, citing a desire for greater privacy. It is unclear whether Trump Jr.'s wife or children will still receive the protection. Trump Jr.'s Secret Service protection has been subject to scrutiny, with some critics citing Trump Jr.'s frequent travels on behalf of the Trump Organization as a drain on the service’s resources.

Read it at the New York Times