Trump Campaign Adopts Enhanced Security Measures Amid Growing Assassination Threats
ICARO Media Group
**Trump Campaign Intensifies Security Measures Amid Assassination Threats**
The Trump campaign is significantly escalating its security measures following two assassination attempts and ongoing threats from Iran, as confirmed by sources close to the situation. Donald Trump's team is seeking enhanced protections that include military aircraft equipped with deterrent systems to safeguard against missile attacks during his nationwide campaign efforts.
President Joe Biden has expressed his support for meeting Trump's security needs, emphasizing that the former president should receive protection "as he were a sitting president." Biden's chief of staff, Jeff Zients, facilitated communication with the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service to expedite the process.
Susie Wiles, Trump's co-campaign manager, formally requested enhanced security on September 30 through an email to acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe. The campaign’s demands encompass access to military assets such as drones with thermal monitoring, Camp David vehicles for motorcades, and increased stockpiles of ballistic glass for use at outdoor rallies.
Additionally, Trump's campaign has called for increased local law enforcement funding and more administrative support from Secret Service headquarters. Despite these efforts, Trump’s team has started implementing independent security measures due to perceived inefficiencies and limitations within the Secret Service.
The Secret Service assures that Trump is receiving top-tier protection, including unmanned aerial vehicles and other advanced technologies. However, some requests from the Trump campaign face potential legal obstacles, as certain measures may conflict with constitutional restrictions on military operations within U.S. borders.
Following a near-fatal shooting incident in Pennsylvania and another sniper threat in Florida, the Secret Service has bolstered Trump's security detail and adopted extra precautions. The heightened security protocols come as intelligence indicates an ongoing Iranian assassination threat against Trump, necessitating an even more rigorous protective stance.
In response to the near-assassination in Pennsylvania, Trump's team also requested to have an observer in law enforcement command centers during campaign events, ensuring direct communication between campaign officials and security personnel.
The situation underscores the unique challenges faced by former presidents when significant security threats arise, compelling a mixture of governmental and campaign-led interventions to ensure safety.