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Secret Service Reportedly Has One Less Trump to Protect

Donald Trump Jr. wants his privacy so much that, as of last week, he's given up his Secret Service protection, sources tell the New York Times and CNN

It's not clear whether his wife, Vanessa, and five children are also giving up their protections (though Fox News says Vanessa is), but the Times notes that not having Trump Jr. in its sights will mean "relief" for the Secret Service, which has been stretched thin by the big job of protecting President Trump's large extended family. 

The New York Daily News notes both Trump Jr. and brother Eric have traveled to places like Dubai and Vancouver with their security detail, which some have criticized as a burden on taxpayers. One source, however, tells CNN that Trump Jr. giving up his protections is a "huge risk" and "stupid decision," while an ex-member of former President Obama's detail tells the Washington Post the move is "shocking" and "negligent."

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