those two have "Police" on their vests…I wouldn't think they would allow local LE snipers to have live rounds. Use their eyes and ears and show a presence but don't let that variable near the PDJT.
Trump Gunman Reported To Be Thomas Matthew Crooks
Shooter reported to be 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, NY Post. No official confirmation has been made.
Trump has responded, saying on Truth Social "I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear."
Secret Service says one spectator was killed and two were critically injured.
Former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear by a would-be assassin at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally on Saturday.
Trump could be seen grabbing his ear and falling to the ground, before standing up and walking off stage.
Approximately nine shots rang out.
A member of the crowd, as well as the shooter, are dead following the assassination attempt.
One Trump supporter says he alerted Secret Service before the shooting and was ignored.
Trump's team reportedly asked for 'beefed up protection' and was rebuffed over and over by Biden DHS.
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Update (0013ET): The shooter has been identified by the NY Post as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel park, PA. According to sources, crooks was planted on the roof of a manufacturing plant over 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show Grounds.
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/trump-bleeding-rushed-stage-after-shots-fired-pennsylvania-rally