Trump backtracks on outdoor rallies ban – Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump announced that he will resume holding outdoor rallies after previously considering discontinuing them due to safety concerns following an assassination attempt on July 13 during one of his events in Pennsylvania. Trump stated on Truth Social that the Secret Service has agreed to enhance their security measures to ensure the safety of these gatherings. He emphasized the importance of free speech and the right to assemble, declaring, “NO ONE CAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO STOP OR IMPEDE FREE SPEECH OR GATHERING!!!” Despite a temporary shift to indoor venues for safety reasons, Trump’s decision to return to outdoor rallies reflects his commitment to maintaining his signature campaign events.
Trump backtracks on outdoor rallies ban
Former President Donald Trump said he will continue to hold outdoor rallies, reversing a decision after he was nearly assassinated to discontinue his signature events.
“I WILL CONTINUE TO DO OUTDOOR RALLIES, AND SECRET SERVICE HAS AGREED TO SUBSTANTIALLY STEP UP THEIR OPERATION,” Trump said on Saturday in a post to Truth Social. “THEY ARE VERY CAPABLE OF DOING SO. NO ONE CAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO STOP OR IMPEDE FREE SPEECH OR GATHERING!!!”
Almost two weeks after the former president was nearly killed during a July 13 outdoor rally in Pennsylvania, the Trump campaign made the call to pivot to indoor venues due to safety concerns.
Just days later, Trump had a change of heart as he promised to continue his trademark Make America Great Again rallies under the open sky.
During the doomed Butler County rally that prompted the decision to hold indoor events only, a gunman gained access to a rooftop under 300 yards from the stage where Trump stood. The shooter’s ability to gain close proximity to the president prompted intense scrutiny of the Secret Service’s security footprint at Trump events.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has since resigned, and the House has established a bipartisan task force to investigate the agency’s massive security breach.
While the former president survived a bullet wound during the Pennsylvania event, a rally attendee died due to the open fire while two others were critically injured.
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