Former President Donald Trump has announced his intention to continue holding outdoor campaign rallies, despite the recent assassination attempt that left him injured. This decision comes in direct opposition to recommendations from the U.S. Secret Service to avoid large outdoor events following the July 13 incident in Butler, Pennsylvania.Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating, ‘I WILL CONTINUE TO DO OUTDOOR RALLIES, AND SECRET SERVICE HAS AGREED TO SUBSTANTIALLY STEP UP THEIR OPERATION’. He emphasized that ‘no one should ever restrict or impede freedom of speech or assembly’.The FBI has officially confirmed that Trump was indeed struck by a bullet or bullet fragment during the attack, putting an end to speculation about the nature of his ear injury. The shooting resulted in the death of one attendee and left two others injured.Despite the increased security risks, Trump has plans to return to the site of the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, for what he describes as a ‘big and wonderful’ rally. He is also scheduled to hold a rally in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and speak at a bitcoin conference in Nashville, Tennessee.The assassination attempt has led to significant changes within the Secret Service. Kimberly Chittell, the Director of the U.S. Secret Service, resigned after acknowledging failures in connection with the incident. The agency reportedly received information about a suspicious person prior to the rally but did not consider it reliable enough to act upon.The incident continues to be a focal point of Trump’s campaign narrative and has sparked a broader debate about the safety of presidential candidates and the efficiency of the Secret Service. As the investigation into the attack continues, questions remain about the motive behind the shooting and its potential impact on the upcoming election.
Key points
- Trump announces continuation of outdoor rallies despite recent assassination attempt.
- FBI confirms Trump was struck by a bullet or bullet fragment in the July 13 attack.
- Secret Service agrees to enhance security measures for future rallies.
- The incident has led to the resignation of the U.
S.
Secret Service Director.
Contradictions👾Some sources mention the CIA’s involvement in recommending against outdoor rallies, while others attribute this recommendation to the Secret Service.
