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Trump plans more outdoor rallies, says Secret Service must protect him [View all]

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 [View all] 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