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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is covered by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Rep. Lawler reacts to Netanyahu speech; discusses Secret Service bill

By Susan Arbetter Albany

PUBLISHED 7:30 PM ET Jul. 24, 2024 PUBLISHED 7:30 PM EDT Jul. 24, 2024

Since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there’s been a bipartisan effort underway to ensure presidential candidates have increased protection.

One bill is sponsored by 17^th Congressional District Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and 15^th Congressional District Democrat Rep. Ritchie Torres, both from New York. It would provide enhanced United States Secret Service protection to Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Lawler joined Capital Tonight host Susan Arbetter to discuss the bill and react to the Israeli prime minister’s speech to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.