The threats faced by Republican candidate Nikki Haley during her presidential campaign have prompted a recommendation from a group of top congressional leaders for her to receive protection from the U.S. Secret Service. The decision was made after considering the severity of the threats and reviewing national polling data, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The recommendation has now been forwarded to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who will ultimately decide whether to grant Haley the protective detail. If approved, the Secret Service, which already has several standby security teams, could dispatch the protective detail on the same day the authorization is given.
