Are there really people in the US that believe the Secret Service has ANY power

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Ou812 The Hated Crakker

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as to what Obama does? "I don't think his team of personal bodyguards would allow him to do that.
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What legal authority and powers do Secret Service agents have?

Under Title 18, Section 3056, of the United States Code, agents and officers of the United States Secret Service can:
http://www.secretservice.gov/faq.shtml#faq3

Funny? I don't see "tell the President what to do" in any of those sections?
LOl!! I guess there are!! wow!
 
It's been well documented and established that the SS essentially has veto power over a presidential appearance. They can say "you're not going there, we don't think it's safe, we can't guarantee your safety".

Ever since Kennedy. Like, Obama can not get in a convertible and drive through DC. The SS would stop him, by physical force if necessary. It's their job to keep him safe, with their lives if necessary.
 
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