Secret Service urges Trump campaign to avoid outdoor rallies
Former U.S. President Donald Trump raises his fist after being shot from his right ear in Pennsylvania, US on July 13, 2024. (AP Photo)
Secret Service is encouraging Donald Trump’s campaign to stop holding outdoor rallies following the July 13 assassination attempt against the former president in Pennsylvania, according to a report.
Officials from the Secret Service have warned Trump campaign advisors against holding large outdoor rallies due to security concerns, The Washington Post reported, citing three people familiar with the issue who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The report stated that Trump’s team is exploring indoor venues such as basketball arenas and other large spaces where thousands of people can gather.
The campaign is not currently planning any large outdoor rallies, according to the report, which cited a person close to Trump.
Neither the Trump campaign nor the Secret Service has officially confirmed the report.
The report comes hours after Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned following pressure from lawmakers over security failures during the assassination attempt.
“In light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to step down as your Director,” Cheatle said in her resignation letter, adding that “scrutiny over the last week has been intense and will continue as our operational tempo increases.”
She took “full responsibility for the security lapse.”
