Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - The U.S. Secret Service has urged former president, Donald Trump’s campaign team to discontinue holding rallies outdoors in order to mitigate potential threats from would-be attackers.
Sources close to the situation confirm that the Secret
Service expressed serious concerns about outdoor events, such as the recent
rally in Butler, PA.
In response to these concerns, Trump’s campaign has agreed
to transition to indoor venues for the time being. The team is now exploring
options like basketball arenas to accommodate large crowds, a shift from their
previous preference for outdoor locations due to cost and space advantages.
Although rallies remain scheduled, none are planned for
outdoor venues at this time.
The Washington Post first reported the Secret Service’s
request shortly after Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned amid scrutiny over the
agency's handling of Trump’s security detail in Pennsylvania, where an
individual named Thomas Matthew Crooks fired a shot at Trump.
Cheatle’s responses during a Capitol Hill inquiry were
criticized as vague. The Secret Service has set a 60-day timeline to thoroughly
investigate the security lapse.
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