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From ABC News: The U.S. Secret Service is making arrangements for former President Donald Trump to resume outdoor campaign rallies by surrounding his podium with bulletproof glass, multiple sources told ABC News.
The measure is typically used exclusively for sitting presidents, but the Secret Service is making an exception following the first attempted assassination of a presidential candidate since George Wallace in 1972.
The Secret Service declined to comment on its use of ballistic glass.
Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said the campaign does not comment on security measures relating to Trump.
Trump allies are commending the plan, noting that indoor events severely limit the number of people who can attend Trump’s rallies, whereas no one is left out at outdoor rallies.
BREAKING: Secret Service has approved a new security plan that will allow Trump to return to doing outdoor rallies
They will now use bulletproof glass to shield Trump while he’s on stage
This is great because Trump’s momentum comes from having thousands in the crowd. Forcing… pic.twitter.com/Oqrb9Yytm0
— George (@BehizyTweets) August 15, 2024
🚨 #BREAKING: The Secret Service has just APPROVED a new “security plan” that will allow President Trump to hold outdoor rallies again, per WaPo
One new measure is utilizing bulletproof glass to surround Trump while he’s speaking.
This is AWFUL news for the Harris campaign, as… pic.twitter.com/PH773yS6d0
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 15, 2024
BREAKING.🚨
The Secret Service is implementing a new security plan to enhance protection for former President Donald Trump at outdoor campaign events.
This plan includes the use of bulletproof glass to shield him while onstage, as confirmed by a Secret Service official.
This… pic.twitter.com/tdXWSQFuHq
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) August 15, 2024
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