Trump: ‘Nobody’ Told Me There Was ‘a Problem’ Before Assassination Attempt
The former president says he would have delayed his speech if he’d been aware of the threat.
Former President Donald Trump, in a recent Fox News interview, revealed that he was unaware of any potential threats before his speech at a rally in Pennsylvania, where an assassination attempt was made on his life. When asked by host Jesse Watters if anyone had suggested he delay his appearance while authorities dealt with the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, Trump replied that "nobody mentioned it" and "nobody said there was a problem."
The Secret Service has come under intense scrutiny following the incident, as questions arise about how the 20-year-old Crooks was able to carry out the attack, especially considering multiple reports indicating that authorities had been monitoring him beforehand. Trump, who appeared in the interview with his running mate, J.D. Vance, expressed his belief that someone should have informed him about the potential threat, and he would have been willing to delay his speech. He also questioned how the gunman was able to access the roof and why he wasn't reported earlier, as some attendees had noticed his presence and raised concerns.
The Washington Post reported that senior Secret Service officials denied requests from Trump's security detail for additional resources in the two years preceding the attack. This new information contradicts the agency's previous denials, with Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi acknowledging the dynamic and challenging nature of their mission and their commitment to ensuring the safety of those under their protection.
The Secret Service has come under intense scrutiny following the incident, as questions arise about how the 20-year-old Crooks was able to carry out the attack, especially considering multiple reports indicating that authorities had been monitoring him beforehand. Trump, who appeared in the interview with his running mate, J.D. Vance, expressed his belief that someone should have informed him about the potential threat, and he would have been willing to delay his speech. He also questioned how the gunman was able to access the roof and why he wasn't reported earlier, as some attendees had noticed his presence and raised concerns.
The Washington Post reported that senior Secret Service officials denied requests from Trump's security detail for additional resources in the two years preceding the attack. This new information contradicts the agency's previous denials, with Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi acknowledging the dynamic and challenging nature of their mission and their commitment to ensuring the safety of those under their protection.