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Washington Hilton says Secret Service protocols were followed before attempted attack on Trump
Key takeaways
- The hotel was operating under stringent security protocols for the property as directed by the U.S.
- The spokesperson reportedly added that the Secret Service coordinated with multiple security teams, including the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and hotel security.
- The incident occurred one floor above the ballroom where Trump, administration officials, members of Congress and journalists were gathered for the annual black-tie event.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The hotel was operating under stringent security protocols for the property as directed by the U.S. Secret Service, which led security, a hotel spokesperson said in a statement, according to Reuters.
The spokesperson reportedly added that the Secret Service coordinated with multiple security teams, including the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and hotel security.
The suspect in the incident, 31-year-old Cole Allen, was charged Monday with attempting to assassinate President Trump, transporting a firearm or ammunition in interstate commerce with the intent to commit a felony and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.
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