Secret Service says no changes made to its RNC security plan after failed Trump assassination
The U.S. Secret Service on Sunday said it was “confident” in its security plan for the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Trump.
Audrey Gibson-Cicchino, RNC Coordinator of the Secret Service, said the event was designated as a special security event, the highest level of security designation.
“We're not anticipating any changes to our operational security plans for this event,” she said when asked if any changes had been made in the past 24 hours following the failed attempt on Trump.
Gibson-Cicchino noted that the plan is a “whole of government approach” and that there was an extensive planning process. Officials noted that Wisconsin is an open-carry state but urged gun owners to be cautious and responsible.
“Please ensure that the behaviors that we would like to see for those with that responsibility aligns with that responsibility,” said Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman. “And my police department will not tolerate any particular behavior outside of what is legally allowed in regards to that right.”
The RNC will proceed from Monday through Thursday, where Trump is expected to become the Republican nominee. The stakes of the event were raised after Trump was shot Saturday.
“So we have an operational security plan that's built out for every area of responsibility related to, any and all aspects of security related to this event,” Gibson-Cicchino said.
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