Secret Service officials delivered a security briefing with a focus on the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this week following the attempted assassination of former President Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
From WGN9:
Over 50,000 people are expected to gather in downtown Milwaukee for the start of the 2024 Republican National Convention this week, two days after an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
While Republicans plan to gather to officially name Trump the GOP presidential nominee starting Monday, the focus of the RNC seems to have shifted after the shooting at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Large events like the RNC usually carry heavy security with local, state and federal officers on site, but after Trump was injured in Saturday’s shooting, security is now top of mind for the convention.
Trump said Sunday he will not allow “evil to win” and looks forward to the convention.
“In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win. I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
The Secret Service briefing comes amid concerns over the agency’s failure to protect Trump from the shooting, especially given the circumstances that led to the shooter to so easily take several shots at Trump from a fairly close proximity.