The United States Secret Service assures that there are no revisions to its security plan for the Republican National Convention following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Audrey Gibson-Cicchino, RNC Coordinator of the Secret Service, expressed confidence in the current plans and stated that there are no plans to expand the security perimeter around the event set to commence on Monday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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“We have been diligently working on the RNC security plan for over a year and have maintained close coordination with our partners in the Republican National Committee,” stated Gibson-Cicchino during a Sunday press conference. “We have considered various security scenarios in our detailed planning efforts and are confident in the implemented plan for the Republican National Convention this week. The security plan will remain unchanged.”
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The confirmation comes after former President Trump was shot in the upper part of his right ear at a campaign rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania. The Secret Service is facing scrutiny following the incident, including inquiries into how the alleged gunman managed to position himself on a nearby roof with a clear view of the stage and Trump.
Despite being a part of the Secret Service, Gibson-Cicchino declined to address any questions about Saturday’s incident.
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The FBI believes Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, acted independently in what is being investigated as an assassination attempt on the former president and a potential act of domestic terrorism. In an update on Sunday, agency officials mentioned that the investigation is ongoing, with efforts to uncover the shooter’s movements prior to the rally. The motive remains undetermined.
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