The Secret Service emphasizes that the device in Milwaukee "has been reviewed and reinforced" after the attack in Pennsylvania
Some 1,700 soldiers will collaborate with the security forces
The United States Secret Service has announced a “reinforcement” of security around the Republican National Convention being held this Monday in Milwaukee after Saturday’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump during a campaign event in Pennsylvania.
The organization’s director, Kimberly Cheatle, has indicated that the “incident” in Pennsylvania “has understandably led to questions about possible updates or changes to the security of the Republican National Convention” and has indicated that the device “has been revised and strengthened after Saturday’s shooting.
Thus, it has indicated in a statement published on its website that the security plans for this type of events “are designed to be flexible” and has indicated that “the Secret Service will continually adapt its operations as necessary as the conventions progress. to ensure the highest level of safety for participants, volunteers and the city of Milwaukee.”
“In addition to the additional security upgrades we provided to former President Trump’s team in June, we have also implemented changes to his security detail since Saturday to ensure their continued protection during the convention and the remainder of the campaign,” he said. Cheatle.
In this sense, she stated that the agency works with all federal, state and local agencies “to understand what happened” on Saturday and so that “an event of this type never takes place again.” “We understand the importance of the independent review announced by President (Joe) Biden and we will fully participate in it,” she explained.
Cheatle expressed his condolences to the deceased for the gunman’s shooting and highlighted that “Secret Service personnel on the ground acted quickly during the incident, with the sniper team neutralizing the shooter and implementing countermeasures.” protection to ensure the safety of former President Donald Trump.”
“Since the shooting, I have been in constant contact with Secret Service personnel in Pennsylvania, who worked to maintain the integrity of the crime scene until the FBI assumed its role as the lead investigative agency for the assassination attempt,” he said. , before pointing out that he has also been in contact with Trump’s security team and has conveyed the details of the event to Biden.
“The Secret Service has a tremendous responsibility to protect the current and former leaders of our democracy,” Cheatle said. “It is a responsibility that I take incredibly seriously and I am committed to fulfilling that mission,” he added.
1,700 MILITARY
The security forces will also have the support of 1,700 soldiers, mostly members of the National Guard. There is also a small contingent of conventional troops, as revealed by deputy Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh.
“This personnel is made up primarily of the Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota National Guard. They will provide civil support (bombers) and security and will be available for any need that arises to protect lives, property and maintain peace, order and security.” public safety,” he explained, according to CNN.
The military will thus support the work of the federal police (FBI), the Secret Service and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Police Department “in 24/7 operations.” Singh has indicated that this deployment was planned before the assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania and that so far there is no request for additional support.
The Republican Party convention will begin during the day with the objective of certifying Trump’s candidacy for the White House in the November elections. The tycoon, who was leading or close to a technical tie with Biden in the polls, has seen how his figure has acquired a heroic dimension in the eyes of his supporters after surviving an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.
The Fiserv Forum will be the scene of four days of events that will begin with a highlight such as the announcement, possibly that same Monday, of Trump’s companion as the country’s Vice Presidential nominee. The governor of North Dakota, Doug Burgum, sounds like serious candidates; Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Florida Senator Marco Rubio.
