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Another Trump Attack Stopped?

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Here’s what we know so far…

Former President Donald Trump experienced a brief delay in his appearance at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville this past Saturday due to a security issue, according to a recent report.

According to sources cited by the New York Post, the hold-up occurred when two individuals managed to bypass metal detectors at a secondary security checkpoint inside the Music City Center. These individuals had initially cleared an initial screening but were flagged at the subsequent checkpoint.

The Secret Service clarified that while these individuals had appropriate credentials and had undergone screening, they were nonetheless removed from the venue for not adhering to the entry protocols. The agency assured that there was no significant security threat posed by these individuals, and they were not deemed a danger to the former president.

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Despite the brief interruption, Trump proceeded to take the stage and addressed attendees at the conference. During his speech, he emphasized his vision of establishing the United States as the global leader in cryptocurrency.

This incident comes amidst heightened scrutiny of the Secret Service following a recent assassination attempt on Trump during an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A gunman, who was later neutralized by a Secret Service sniper, gained access to a rooftop and fired at Trump. The attack resulted in the tragic death of 50-year-old firefighter Corey Comperatore and injuries to two other attendees, 74-year-old James Copenhaver and 57-year-old David Dutch, who have since been discharged from the hospital.

The failed security measures at the rally have prompted significant criticism, leading to the resignation of former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Ronald Rowe, who has been appointed as the acting head of the Secret Service, faced tough questions during congressional testimony about why the rooftop was not better secured.

Ongoing investigations are examining the lapses in security, with inquiries from both Congress and the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general. In response to the recent attack, Trump has announced plans to hold another rally in Butler to honor the memory of Comperatore and acknowledge the recovery of the injured individuals.