They are not eligible. Certain leadership members can have executive protection from Capitol Police, and the Speaker gets extra protection including govt plane flights as that position is next in line of succession behind the VP. The Capitol Police also do risk assessments and can increase protection if necessary.
The US Marshals Service can give protection to a wide array of people, and they do. If the Capitol Police believe there is an actual threat against a congress critter they could easily ask the US Marshals to form a detail.
I think the police surrounding Little G were just doing that as a courtesy, both professionally and to keep a riot from starting.
The item that struck me as most odd is the police escort. Wouldn't he have secret service. Was he being arrested?
They are not eligible. Certain leadership members can have executive protection from Capitol Police, and the Speaker gets extra protection including govt plane flights as that position is next in line of succession behind the VP. The Capitol Police also do risk assessments and can increase protection if necessary.
The US Marshals Service can give protection to a wide array of people, and they do. If the Capitol Police believe there is an actual threat against a congress critter they could easily ask the US Marshals to form a detail.
I think the police surrounding Little G were just doing that as a courtesy, both professionally and to keep a riot from starting.
Thank you
VERY interesting observation