Who is currently being protected by the US Secret Service?

Temporary protectees, such as presidential and vice presidential candidates/nominees and foreign heads of state, are staffed with special agents on temporary assignment from U.S. Secret Service field offices. Protection for the President and Vice President of the United States is mandatory. read more

Mrs. Clinton however may still retain Secret Service protection as Bill Clinton's spouse. They are also responsible for protecting visiting heads of state and foreign embassies. I think if you tried too hard to find a detailed list of everyone currently under Secret Service protection you might draw some attention to yourself that you may not want. read more

The Secret Service DOES NOT determine who qualifies for protection, nor is the Secret Service empowered to independently initiate candidate protection. Under 18 U.S.C.' 3056(a)(7),"[m]ajor Presidential and Vice Presidental candidates," as identified by the Secretary of Homeland Security, are eligible for Secret Service protection. read more

Protection for the President and Vice President of the United States is mandatory. All other individuals entitled to Secret Service protection may decline security if they choose. Title 18 of the United States Code, Section 3056, describes the agency’s authority as provided by law. read more