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White House convenes high-level meeting to review Trump security protocols
Key takeaways
- Speaking at a White House press briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the recent incident marked the third assassination attempt targeting Trump in the past two years.
- Leavitt said the attack occurred during an event held Saturday focused on “freedom of speech,” which she said the suspect attempted to hijack.
- “Political differences in the United States must remain peaceful, and political violence must be eradicated from this country,” Leavitt said.
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The White House is conducting a comprehensive review of security protocols surrounding President Donald Trump following the latest assassination attempt against him, with senior officials expected to meet to discuss additional protective measures.
Speaking at a White House press briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the recent incident marked the third assassination attempt targeting Trump in the past two years.
Leavitt said the attack occurred during an event held Saturday focused on “freedom of speech,” which she said the suspect attempted to hijack.
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