Former President Donald Trump said Saturday he would continue holding outdoor rallies after surviving an assassination attempt about two weeks ago.
He posted on Truth Social:
“I will continue with the outdoor rally. The Secret Service has agreed to significantly step up their activities, which they are more than capable of doing. No one will be allowed to prevent or disrupt free speech or assembly!!!”
The decision came after the Secret Service reportedly urged the president not to continue holding outdoor rallies.
of The Washington Post report The report said Secret Service agents had expressed concerns to Trump campaign advisers about upcoming large outdoor rallies, and that the Trump campaign had told the Secret Service that it planned to host large events on a regular basis that would require more security and assets, but that the two sides often competed over resources. Requests from Trump aides have been rejected By the Secret Service.”
The day after the assassination attempt, the Secret Service said in a statement that it had never turned down a request from a campaign for more assets. I walked back The following week, former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle acknowledged that she had authorized the release of the statement, but she resigned last Monday under pressure from Republicans and Democrats after she was unable or unwilling to answer questions from members of the House Oversight Committee.
President Trump announced that he would return to Butler, Pennsylvania, the city where the assassination attempt took place, on Friday to pay tribute to firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed in the assassination attempt, and two others who were injured.
“I will be returning to Butler, Pennsylvania for a big, beautiful rally to honor the spirit of our beloved firefighter hero Corey and the brave patriots who were wounded two weeks ago. What a day it will be. Fight, fight, fight! More details to come,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
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