Biden's Campaign Officially Requests For Secret Service Protection After Recent Disruptions In Events

On Thursday, the former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign officially requested secret service protection. The congressional leaders were informed of the decision taken by Biden's campaign.

A review process by the Department of Homeland security is now due, based on the formal request made by Biden. This review process is basically an assessment, which would be carried in consultation with a bipartisan panel of congressional leaders, ABC News reported.

The initial request for secret service protection was made by the former vice president's campaign after numerous events were disrupted due to protestors. In Los Angeles, On Super Tuesday, Biden's wife Jill Biden and senior adviser Symone Sanders had to jump in between Biden, who no longer has secret service protection from his time with former President Obama, and two demonstrators who rushed to the stage. The two women who rushed on to the stage were promptly removed and no one was injured in the incident.

In an interaction with NBC News, Biden even said that secret service protection had become extremely important in recent times.

"I don't like to pull the [President Donald] Trump routine of someone stands up in protest, throw them out, kick the bum out. I don't do that. I do think the idea of jumping on a stage is just not permissible," said Biden in an interview with the 'Today Show.' "The last thing we need is anybody hurt,” he further added.

Following the review, a recommendation will be made by the Hill leaders. The final sign-off on authorizing the secret service protection for Biden will then lie with DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf.

When further asked for comments on the matter, Biden's campaign declined, stating security matters.

Biden has been on a resurgent run after he won several primaries this week, while his opponent Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., struggled to stay in the race. Recent surveys also show him winning several states in which primaries are yet to take place, including Florida, where he has a massive lead.