Romney to Get Secret Service Protection, Campaign Says January 31, 2012, 11:46 pm Mitt Romney is set to get Secret Service protection this week, a source in the campaign confirmed. The campaign, however, refused to discuss the development - first reported by ABC News - citing the sensitive nature of the topic. "We don't discuss matters of security," said Andrea Saul, a spokeswoman for Mr. Romney's campaign. Mr. Romney will be the only Republican candidate to have protection, a step that will cement his image as a front-runner.