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Secret Service encourages Trump campaign to stop outdoor rallies

Secret Service officials encouraged Donald Trump’s campaign to stop scheduling large outdoor rallies and other outdoor events with big crowds after the assassination attempt on the former president in Butler, Pa., according to people familiar with the matter.

In the aftermath of the shooting, agents from the Secret Service communicated their concerns about large outdoor rallies going forward to Trump campaign advisers, three people familiar with the matter said.

The people familiar with the matter spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private discussions.

For upcoming events, Trump’s team is scouting indoor venues, such as basketball arenas and other large spaces where thousands of people can fit, people familiar with the request said. The campaign is not currently planning any large outdoor events, a person close to Trump said.

A Trump campaign spokeswoman declined to comment. A spokesman for the Secret Service said the agency does not comment on its protective methods.

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 @SolidCentr1stRepublicanfrom Ohio  commented…12mos12MO

Make no mistake about it.

The Regime wants Trump to stop drawing massive crowds at outdoor rallies for one reason only, and it's not for safety.

This, along with manipulated polling, is to fool people into thinking it's a close race and to eventually. legitimize the steal.

 @Ind3p3ndentBoarsPeace and Freedom from New York  commented…12mos12MO

I think they should simply do their job and stop trying to allow Trump to be taken out.

Crazy idea I know

 @EmptyCabinetLibertarian from New York  commented…12mos12MO

Translation: They are blaming Trump for July 13th.

 @SolidMareRepublican from Oregon  commented…12mos12MO

Why, so they can corner him indoors next time? No thanks.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How does the idea of modifying political campaigns for security reasons affect your views on democracy and free speech?

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Should the opinion of security services like the Secret Service directly influence how political campaigns are conducted, and why?

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Do you think large public figures, like presidents and former presidents, should change their public appearance strategies due to security threats?

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If you were organizing a public event, how would an assassination attempt influence your future planning?

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How do you feel about the balance between public safety and the freedom to gather in large outdoor events?

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Biden will issue a pardon of his son Hunter Biden

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