Ex Secret Service Agent Explains Trump Assassination Attempt

By Pete

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On the afternoon of Saturday, July 13, 2024, former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump, only days away from becoming the official Republican nominee for President in the November 2024 election, was rushed to a nearby medical center for evaluation and later released with only minor injuries.Now the focus turns toward the planning of the event, the law enforcement response, and the investigation into how the attack happened. As a former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service, I will attempt to bring you a high-level view of dignitary protection and the massive planning that goes into securing events during a campaign year.Before we begin, I need to make a few things clear. First, I am not an expert. Second, I will not discuss information that could reveal tactics and techniques used by law enforcement to protect dignitaries. Third, I will not discuss the attacker, potential motives, or any related details.I left the Secret Service years ago after nearly eight years of service as a Special

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