In the aftermath of the tragic incident at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, Secret Service officials are advising Donald Trump’s campaign to refrain from scheduling large outdoor rallies and events. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that concerns were raised directly with Trump’s campaign advisers regarding the safety implications of large gatherings.
Following these discussions, Trump’s campaign is reportedly shifting its focus to indoor venues such as basketball arenas, capable of accommodating large crowds while minimizing exposure in open spaces. A source close to Trump disclosed that, for the time being, the campaign has no plans for organizing large outdoor events.
When contacted for comment, a spokesperson for the Trump campaign declined to provide further details. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Secret Service maintained the agency’s policy of not discussing specific security protocols. This advisory comes amidst heightened scrutiny over security measures following the incident in Pennsylvania, where an individual fired shots during a rally attended by the former president.
Trump Assassination Attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania
On July 13, 2024, there was an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident resulted in the death of one spectator and critically injured two others. The suspected shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, was killed by Secret Service agents during the attack.
Trump was wounded when a bullet grazed the upper part of his right ear. Despite the injury, he appeared defiant, pumping his fist as he was escorted off the stage by Secret Service agents. The FBI has taken over the investigation, treating the incident as an assassination attempt. Authorities are looking into how Crooks managed to reach an elevated position outside the rally venue from where he fired the shots.
