Brought up on the radio, were drones being used by LE.?
My understanding is that Mr. Trump has always had his own private security force overseeing and supplementing the Secret Service agents and their operations. I assume they were satisfied with the arrangements since the event was allowed to happen. I look forward to reporting on their role in the security planning and advising Mr. Trump, and why the rooftop used by the shooter was not covered. At this point, I am not able to assess whether the security lapse - which is self-evident in retrospect - was a result of insufficient staffing or poor planning, or both.... and increase Secret Service protection for President Trump acknowledging the many threats he gets against his life everyday and the actual assassination attempt on his life and the threat he faces over the next few months of his campaign.
It also could be a consideration for the public who might feel nervous about attending a crowded event and/or consideration to communities who want to review their readiness for the events.Really, both have canceled campaign stops. Are they not comfortable with security being provided by the secret service? Moo
I'm going to bounce off this post. I did a little research on what level of protection a former president is provided. Well, it's full protection for himself and his spouse, children under the age of 16. There's no second level of service, actually I don't see where the law states any second level of service for anyone covered by the secret service.
CNN —
In the wake of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, there are widespread concerns and questions about how a sniper was able to obtain rooftop access roughly 150 yards from the former president’s position at the podium at an outdoor rally.
Sources have described the shooting as coming from the “three o’clock” position of Trump’s podium location, with shots coming from his right side. Seconds after gunfire rang out, Secret Service counter-assault snipers began shooting the suspect who was found on top of a roof.
Notably, the shooter’s location was outside the security perimeter, raising questions about both the size of the perimeter and efforts to sweep and secure the American Glass Research building, and how the shooter was able to obtain rooftop access.
Law enforcement sources say that part of the aftermath will include a review of whether the Secret Service had enough assets to protect Trump days ahead of officially becoming the Republican presidential nominee and whether procedures were followed to conduct security sweeps of the building that offered a vantage point for the alleged shooter.
“Foundationally, one of the most basic elements of site security, especially a site that’s outside and largely uncontrolled, is (to) eliminate sight lines to this space where the protectee will be either speaking or just occupying,” former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday morning. “When you look at that map, it so clearly points to those buildings that are within it, clearly within shooting range.”
No, I don't think it's fear, but just feeling that political speeches opposing a rival who just underwent an assassination attempt would be in bad taste. The Democrats have also pulled TV political ads for now. Not sure if the Republicans have pulled theirs.Really, both have canceled campaign stops. Are they not comfortable with security being provided by the secret service? Moo
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Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
Based on yesterday’s terrible events, I was going to delay my trip to Wisconsin, and The Republican National Convention, by two days, but have just decided that I cannot allow a “shooter,” or potential assassin, to force change to scheduling, or anything else. Therefore, I will be leaving for...truthsocial.com
Would you have a link for the former president having his own security? I've never heard this, the secret service protected him from the day he left office.My understanding is that Mr. Trump has always had his own private security force overseeing and supplementing the Secret Service agents and their operations. I assume they were satisfied with the arrangements since the event was allowed to happen. I look forward to reporting on their role in the security planning and advising Mr. Trump, and why the rooftop used by the shooter was not covered. At this point, I am not able to assess whether the security lapse - which is self-evident in retrospect - was a result of insufficient staffing or poor planning, or both.
I agree with you... we've all seen on here endless times what a disaster it can be with different LE jurisdictions or agencies trying to communicate and work together.I'm starting to think a big part of the problem was lack of coordinated communication between the various agencies.
(Of course the biggest problem was a person willing to use violence.)
jmo
I'm starting to think a big part of the problem was lack of coordinated communication between the various agencies.
(Of course the biggest problem was a person willing to use violence.)
jmo
My husband said the same thing. I don't follow Matt's channels and I'd never heard of Demolition Ranch until the shooter's shirt was pointed out.As a follower of Matt's channels for years, I can assure you 10,000%, no one on the platforms, or Matt or his wife or any of their family or associates would ever be impressed by this sickening, senseless act of violence toward human beings.
jmo