Secret Service to start protecting Ben Carson this week

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2015, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson speaks during a news conference before attending a Black Republican Caucus of South Florida event benefiting the group's scholarship fund in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The retired neurosurgeon said on several Sunday, Nov. 8, talk shows that he’s being scrutinized more closely than any other presidential candidate. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File) FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2015, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson speaks during a news conference before attending a Black Republican Caucus of South Florida event benefiting the group's scholarship fund in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The retired neurosurgeon said on several Sunday, Nov. 8, talk shows that he’s being scrutinized more closely than any other presidential candidate. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

By Associated Press November 9, 2015 1 min read

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Republican presidential contender Ben Carson will begin receiving Secret Service protection this week.

A Carson aide says the Secret Service will take over security for the campaign beginning Wednesday morning. That will dramatically increase security for Carson’s appearance that day at Liberty University in Virginia.

The aide spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal security issues.

The Department of Homeland Security previously announced that Carson and fellow Republican Donald Trump would receive Secret Service protection. The start date was unknown.

A Trump spokesman did not immediately respond to questions about the timing for his campaign. None of the other Republican candidates have Secret Service protection, which is paid for by taxpayers.