Nikki, facing threats, requests Secret Service protection

WASHINGTON: Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley has requested US Secret Service protection, a campaign spokesperson said Monday.
While the campaign did not disclose any specific threats, Haley, was targeted in two "swatting" incidents, once on Dec 30 and once on Jan 1. In recent days, protesters opposing Haley's support for additional military aid for Ukraine or supporting Trump's candidacy have regularly disrupted or demonstrated near her events in South Carolina.Haley has been campaigning in the state ahead of its primary on Feb 24. The Secret Service often provides security to key presidential candidates, both in general and primary elections. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the move, Haley said only that her team had seen "multiple issues".