Trump plans more outdoor rallies, says Secret Service must protect him
Source: Reuters
July 27, 2024 11:27 AM EDT Updated 21 min ago
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) - Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Saturday he would continue to hold outdoor rallies, disregarding a recommendation from the U.S. Secret Service not to do so following an assassination attempt earlier this month.
"I WILL CONTINUE TO DO OUTDOOR RALLIES, AND SECRET SERVICE HAS AGREED TO SUBSTANTIALLY STEP UP THEIR OPERATION," the former president wrote on his Truth Social site. "THEY ARE VERY CAPABLE OF DOING SO. NO ONE CAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO STOP OR IMPEDE FREE SPEECH OR GATHERING!!!"
Trump was wounded two weeks ago when a 20-year-old gunman shot at him during a campaign rally in Western Pennsylvania.
The FBI on Friday confirmed that Trump was struck on his right ear by a bullet.
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-plans-more-outdoor-rallies-says-secret-service-must-protect-him-2024-07-27/
Short article at post time.
cstanleytech
(26,802 posts)CrispyQ
(37,580 posts)& how he charge them the full rate. Or maybe it was above the full rate. ??? The media never talked much about that. Or the way he didn't pay his rally bills across America. He's such a shit & they've let him get away with it.
angrychair
(9,405 posts)He was not struck by a bullet. We've all seen his ear now. No scab. No scar. No bruising. no soft tissue damage of any kind. That isn't how bullets work. This is bullshit. We are being lied right to our face and everyone (generally speaking, not us) is letting the press, yet again, get away with not doing it's job.
Bernardo de La Paz
(50,283 posts)Yes, he was struck by a bullet. So you think he was hit by a shard? Whatever, his ear lost a little chunk. So you think he had an explosive squib on his ear that nobody noticed or photographed and he put himself in the sights of a rifle? Would you? Not even tRump is that stupid. One person died and two were severely injured by gunfire.
angrychair
(9,405 posts)But I don't believe it was a bullet. It was also very minor and he bleed a lot because he is on blood thinners.
There is no scaring. No bruising. No significant tissue damage of any kind.
If he got hit in the ear he would have significant bruising and tissue damage.
Seem to be taking this rather personal.
Bernardo de La Paz
(50,283 posts)womanofthehills
(9,104 posts)Being so lax??
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canetoad
(17,799 posts)Who said a day or so ago that trump is bragging, "I took a bullet for democracy". This needs to be shut down pronto.
Rebl2
(14,310 posts)he doesnt believe in democracy.
SlimJimmy
(3,246 posts)He was struck (grazed) by a bullet and it has been well established by many medical professionals who initially treated him and his personal physician. And as an aside, for those of us painfully familiar with bullets, and bullet wounds, I can tell you that his injuries were consistent with being grazed by a bullet. (not a piece of glass or any other non-bullet fragment)
coprolite
(274 posts)If they put him in a bullet proof box it will just show how frightened Trump is. A scaredy-cat, chicken shit. On the brightside no one will be able to pierce his left ear.
underpants
(185,261 posts)He still owes money to localities and facilities several of which have said they dont want him around anymore even if he pays.
The farm in Butler and the one In Chesapeake were given (Im pretty sure) by loyalist owners. Local cops have to play a part (overtime) which is free to him.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,589 posts)who will stand outside in the summer heat for hours.
odins folly
(237 posts)2naSalit
(90,749 posts)Brainfodder
(7,117 posts)...and there is the 34 felony punishments 7 weeks away?
titanicdave
(430 posts)THE COWARDLY FELON....tRUMP!!!!
JoseBalow
(4,384 posts)and look emptier when not filled.
Happyhippychick
(8,409 posts)That's what my gen z daughter says
Lonestarblue
(11,321 posts)His campaign can pay for extra security instead of taxpayers.
twodogsbarking
(11,631 posts)SlimJimmy
(3,246 posts)It's their job. This should be a non-partisan issue, but for some reason, DU wants to make it all about the Big Orange Man. It's not.
Attilatheblond
(3,660 posts)there will be other people whose details would have to be lessened. Sorry, NO! Protectees have a responsibility to follow the procedures that the detail CAN secure. He probably wants to have more agents he can bill for staying at his resorts.
Thinkin if his orangeness demands more agents, does he hope that makes Harris an easier target, via less agents in her detail, for the idiots he inspires to violence? Do I think he would scheme something that foul? Absolutely. He is terrified of her.
If he won't follow their recommendations and/or procedures, he can hire more body guards out of his own piggy bank.
LeftInTX
(28,998 posts)Attilatheblond
(3,660 posts)SlimJimmy
(3,246 posts)The protectee determines the venue, not the USSS.
Attilatheblond
(3,660 posts)And remember Jan 6 when they told the then POTUS that he was NOT going to the Capitol. There are times when the detail IS in charge
SlimJimmy
(3,246 posts)We were talking about rally venues and who picks them.
Attilatheblond
(3,660 posts)Have a splendid week. Adios
iluvtennis
(20,465 posts)he suffer any injuries from not following the direction of the SS.
SlimJimmy
(3,246 posts)He determines the venue, they design the protection around that venue.
iluvtennis
(20,465 posts)VBNMW
(21 posts)If he wants protection on our dime, return ALL of the stolen documents. Cut the shit about stolen elections, and trying to undermine American society.
That's if we were really serious about handling this traitor as a traitor, and not a ex-president and presidential nominee, which he is, but also a convicted felon on probation, and a rapist traitor.
He's being afforded the same treatment as Obama, or Clinton. That's insane.
orthoclad
(4,227 posts)soaking up the taxpayer dollars.
Why doesn't he hire his buddy Eric Prince to provide mercenary security instead of us subsidizing Trump?
Ooops, that's right, tax dollars are FOR subsidizing the rich. Like his buddy Musk.
CousinIT
(9,727 posts)They should tell the orange turd that they'll do their best w/ the resources they have and leave it at that.
Trump is all about his damn vile self.
Historic NY
(37,713 posts)they great on hot days
multigraincracker
(33,585 posts)Paid for by middle class tax payers.
WTF.
brewens
(14,920 posts)would be even better than arming teachers! No one would dare try anything. Hell, have loaded guns to pass out at the gate so everyone has one.
Mc Mike
(9,135 posts)No one, except tRump, who is campaigning on ending free speech and gathering for all of his 'enemies', right after he takes office.
LetMyPeopleVote
(151,829 posts)prodigitalson
(2,746 posts)pfitz59
(10,723 posts)the same 2nd Amendment protection