FEC Weighs Expanding Candidates’ Ability to Pay for Security With Campaign Funds

The Federal Election Commission is nearing the end of a rulemaking process that would make it easier for contributions to go toward security.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, in Butler, Pa., on July 13, 2024. Evan Vucci/AP Photo

The Federal Election Commission is considering a new rule that would expand federal candidates’ ability to use their campaign funds to pay for security.

On July 17, the FEC released a response to repeated inquiries about the issue. The regulator said it is actively considering a new rulemaking that is expected to be concluded in the coming months.