Secret Service bodyguards are responsible for the security of the president – and his living predecessors. After the assassination attempt on Trump, the agency makes an important announcement.
Following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, security measures for the upcoming Republican Party Convention and for the former president are being stepped up again. The planning for security at the meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been “reviewed and strengthened” following Saturday’s assassination attempt, said Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.
The agency is responsible, among other things, for protecting the incumbent in the White House and former presidents. The plan for the security measures for the four-day party convention, which begins today, is flexible and will be further adjusted if necessary “in order to guarantee the highest level of security for the participants, volunteers and the city of Milwaukee,” the director explained. Trump (78) is to be officially chosen as the Republican candidate for the presidential election in November at the convention.
In addition to the increased security measures for former President Trump that were already implemented in June, changes are being made “to ensure his continued protection for the convention and the remainder of the campaign,” the statement continued. No details of the increased security measures were given.
Authority under criticism after assassination attempt
“The Secret Service has an enormous responsibility to protect the current and former leaders of our democracy,” Cheatle said. “It is a responsibility I take incredibly seriously, and I am committed to that mission.”
The agency came under criticism after Saturday’s assassination attempt, in which a gunman shot Trump from a nearby roof during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. President Joe Biden (81) ordered an independent investigation into the events. In addition, several Republicans in the House of Representatives want to initiate a detailed parliamentary investigation.
Director Cheatle said the Secret Service would work with all investigative agencies “to understand what happened, how it happened, and how we can prevent such an incident from ever happening again.” In addition, the agency would cooperate “fully” with the investigation ordered by Biden. The agency would also cooperate with any possible congressional investigations.
Source: Stern
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