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Amidst his hush money trial, Donald Trump faces accusations of breaching a gag order meant to protect jurors. This has led to speculation about potential consequences, including the possibility of jail time. However, even in such a scenario, Trump would still retain Secret Service protection, a perk afforded to all past presidents.
Despite the gag order, Trump has made bold claims on social media, alleging interference with the jury selection process. Prosecutors have pushed back against these claims, asserting that they could influence potential jurors. While the likelihood of Trump facing jail time remains slim, insiders confirm that if it were to happen, the Secret Service would be involved in determining the best course of action.
In the event of imprisonment, the Secret Service would oversee Trump’s security arrangements, including food testing and providing armed protection at all times. Additionally, measures would be taken to prevent interactions with other inmates. Although the Secret Service has not publicly disclosed details about protecting a former president in jail, it’s expected that Trump would maintain round-the-clock security.
Congressman Bennie Thompson has introduced a bill to revoke Secret Service protection for former presidents, but its passage remains uncertain. Therefore, if Trump were to be incarcerated, he would likely do so with his Secret Service detail intact, as current indications suggest.