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BumRushDaShow

(137,638 posts)
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 11:51 AM Jul 27

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/



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Trump plans more outdoor rallies, says Secret Service must protect him (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Jul 27 OP
I offer the same heartfelt prayers to their efforts as I am sure that the Republicans offered to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. cstanleytech Jul 27 #1
Remember how he demanded flights to Europe stop in Scotland & stay at his facility CrispyQ Jul 27 #2
Why is the FBI lying? angrychair Jul 27 #3
The ear lobe is slightly pinched because the gap was bridged imperfectly, as is the usual case. Due to cartilage. Bernardo de La Paz Jul 27 #5
No, I believe it was shrapnel angrychair Jul 27 #13
Cartilage is not bone. Hence no bruising. And it has been two weeks. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 27 #15
The bigger story is what's with Secret Service womanofthehills Jul 28 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author ColinC Jul 28 #32
I think it was Harry Litman canetoad Jul 27 #17
Especially since Rebl2 Jul 28 #37
Stop it already. The CTs just have to stop. SlimJimmy Jul 27 #18
No one ever called Trump a smart man. coprolite Jul 27 #4
Outside because he's getting the land for free or at least cheaper underpants Jul 27 #6
Correct. And he has no regard for his minions TexasBushwhacker Jul 27 #9
Correctamundo!!! N/T odins folly Jul 28 #33
What if they tell him "NO"? 2naSalit Jul 27 #7
For his protection he should never be seen or heard from AGAIN!!!!! Brainfodder Jul 27 #8
So Says..... titanicdave Jul 27 #10
Indoor venues cost more JoseBalow Jul 27 #11
Ok boomer Happyhippychick Jul 27 #12
These rallies are not part of a former president's security. Lonestarblue Jul 27 #14
That is one option. Another would be to just cooperate but he is incapable. twodogsbarking Jul 27 #16
They should protect him, and others at any venue they choose. SlimJimmy Jul 27 #19
The Secret Service is a finite resource. If he insists on dangerous venues & insist the protect better Attilatheblond Jul 27 #20
His demands have been rejected numerous times. LeftInTX Jul 27 #23
Protectees are responsible for doing what the Secret Service 'advises' No, it's not partisan, he's just a spoiled jerk Attilatheblond Jul 27 #21
Says who? SlimJimmy Jul 28 #35
Have a nice day Attilatheblond Jul 28 #38
Straw man SlimJimmy Jul 28 #40
AND the power the Service has over locations Attilatheblond Jul 28 #41
Secret Service recommended no more outdoor rallies. Make him sign a disclaimer that he takes full responsibility should iluvtennis Jul 27 #22
The USSS can't direct him to do anything. SlimJimmy Jul 28 #36
Secret Service recommends no more outdoor rallies for Trump following assassination attempt iluvtennis Jul 28 #39
Traitors to the country should not be protected by taxpayer money. VBNMW Jul 28 #24
Welfare queen orthoclad Jul 28 #25
Secret Service is stretched thin and understaffed. CousinIT Jul 28 #26
they should make him wear a bullet proof vest... Historic NY Jul 28 #27
Free Speech for billionaires. multigraincracker Jul 28 #29
Trump can hire all the security he needs. Better yet, allow guns in. Good guys with guns everywhere inside and out brewens Jul 28 #30
"NO ONE CAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO STOP OR IMPEDE FREE SPEECH OR GATHERING!!!" Mc Mike Jul 28 #31
If Trump hadn't stiffed every indoor venue in the country LetMyPeopleVote Jul 28 #34
ok prodigitalson Jul 29 #42
He should get the same protection as the average teacher in public school pfitz59 Jul 29 #43

cstanleytech

(26,802 posts)
1. I offer the same heartfelt prayers to their efforts as I am sure that the Republicans offered to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 11:56 AM
Jul 27

CrispyQ

(37,580 posts)
2. Remember how he demanded flights to Europe stop in Scotland & stay at his facility
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 11:57 AM
Jul 27

& 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)
3. Why is the FBI lying?
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 11:58 AM
Jul 27

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)
5. The ear lobe is slightly pinched because the gap was bridged imperfectly, as is the usual case. Due to cartilage.
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 12:06 PM
Jul 27

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)
13. No, I believe it was shrapnel
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 05:03 PM
Jul 27

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.

Response to Bernardo de La Paz (Reply #5)

canetoad

(17,799 posts)
17. I think it was Harry Litman
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 05:54 PM
Jul 27

Who said a day or so ago that trump is bragging, "I took a bullet for democracy". This needs to be shut down pronto.

SlimJimmy

(3,246 posts)
18. Stop it already. The CTs just have to stop.
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 06:05 PM
Jul 27

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)
4. No one ever called Trump a smart man.
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 11:59 AM
Jul 27

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)
6. Outside because he's getting the land for free or at least cheaper
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 12:12 PM
Jul 27

He still owes money to localities and facilities several of which have said they don’t want him around anymore even if he pays.

The farm in Butler and the one In Chesapeake were given (I’m pretty sure) by loyalist owners. Local cops have to play a part (overtime) which is free to him.

Brainfodder

(7,117 posts)
8. For his protection he should never be seen or heard from AGAIN!!!!!
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 03:00 PM
Jul 27

...and there is the 34 felony punishments 7 weeks away?



Lonestarblue

(11,321 posts)
14. These rallies are not part of a former president's security.
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 05:11 PM
Jul 27

His campaign can pay for extra security instead of taxpayers.

SlimJimmy

(3,246 posts)
19. They should protect him, and others at any venue they choose.
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 06:07 PM
Jul 27

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)
20. The Secret Service is a finite resource. If he insists on dangerous venues & insist the protect better
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 07:06 PM
Jul 27

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.

Attilatheblond

(3,660 posts)
21. Protectees are responsible for doing what the Secret Service 'advises' No, it's not partisan, he's just a spoiled jerk
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 07:08 PM
Jul 27

Attilatheblond

(3,660 posts)
38. Have a nice day
Sun Jul 28, 2024, 06:48 PM
Jul 28

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

iluvtennis

(20,465 posts)
22. Secret Service recommended no more outdoor rallies. Make him sign a disclaimer that he takes full responsibility should
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 07:12 PM
Jul 27

he suffer any injuries from not following the direction of the SS.

SlimJimmy

(3,246 posts)
36. The USSS can't direct him to do anything.
Sun Jul 28, 2024, 06:16 PM
Jul 28

He determines the venue, they design the protection around that venue.

VBNMW

(21 posts)
24. Traitors to the country should not be protected by taxpayer money.
Sun Jul 28, 2024, 12:43 AM
Jul 28

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)
25. Welfare queen
Sun Jul 28, 2024, 09:35 AM
Jul 28

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)
26. Secret Service is stretched thin and understaffed.
Sun Jul 28, 2024, 09:39 AM
Jul 28

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.

brewens

(14,920 posts)
30. Trump can hire all the security he needs. Better yet, allow guns in. Good guys with guns everywhere inside and out
Sun Jul 28, 2024, 09:49 AM
Jul 28

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)
31. "NO ONE CAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO STOP OR IMPEDE FREE SPEECH OR GATHERING!!!"
Sun Jul 28, 2024, 10:40 AM
Jul 28

No one, except tRump, who is campaigning on ending free speech and gathering for all of his 'enemies', right after he takes office.

pfitz59

(10,723 posts)
43. He should get the same protection as the average teacher in public school
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 08:44 AM
Jul 29

the same 2nd Amendment protection

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