Trump shot at Rally.

Quote: rxwine

They're showing a new released video when the police officer discovers someone on the roof. I see analyst making something of the guy saying "we told secret service they needed someone on that roof".

That doesn't really convince me, because I see that kind of behavior on accident videos. The last one I watched a couple weeks ago (Maybe I can find it again) the guy in the car in front after driving into the other lane immediately gets out asking why the driver with the dash cam who wasn't at fault drove into his lane.

I think it's sometimes a self-defense mode when something goes wrong. They immediately start blaming someone else as in, "I didn't do that, why did you do that?" It really sounded like that kind of behavior.

Quote: RonC

Except that no one should have had to tell the Secret Service that they needed someone up there. They should be well versed in protecting folks in every situation. They have a responsibility to plan and execute protection without fail. So someone saying "I told you so" is irrelevant to what should have happened; if it really was something discussed pre-event, it makes their failure even more complete.

They have a job to do. They need to fix their issues and do that job. There is no room for a "B Team"...

Quote: rxwine

…The Secret Service has hundreds of candidates vying for single spots, (from what I’ve heard). I can’t imagine a more basic protocol than showing up at your assigned position. So, I’m imagining it was more likely a local cop. Just a theory. Still, I have no problem blaming the Secrtet Service for not verifying the position was filled.

Quote: RonC

Except that no one should have had to tell the Secret Service that they needed someone up there. They should be well versed in protecting folks in every situation. They have a responsibility to plan and execute protection without fail. So someone saying "I told you so" is irrelevant to what should have happened; if it really was something discussed pre-event, it makes their failure even more complete.

They have a job to do. They need to fix their issues and do that job. There is no room for a "B Team"...

Quote: ams288

A RonC post I can wholeheartedly agree with!

Anyone with even the least bit of common sense would realize that rooftop was a prime spot for a shooter. Unfathomable that he was able to get up here.

Quote: OnceDear

It was an epic fail. Surely the service should be thinking " Where would I position myself as an assassin" and then have those positions covered.

BUT, remember it's 24/7 365 day security against unknown potential adversaries from lone shooter to poisoning burger chef, to potential bomber,
to whatever, with a good number of days where drumph was 'out there' That's a lot of opportunities to cover.....

And they missed one. A momentary lapse of reason. Haven't we all been guilty of that?

Drumph, like any other politician would be a soft target to an intelligent, well equipped adversary. Novichok on his golf cart steering wheel or his lectern, or any ladies gusset, for example, would be a cinche.

Quote: GenoDRPh

If someone was assigned to be on that roof-SS, local cop, FBI, whoever-and wasn't, then heads need to roll, including the mofo who as supposed to be on the roof and wasn't.

If someone wasn't assigned to be on that roof, then we need to find out who said "There's no need to put someone on that".

Quote: DoubleGold

I'd restrict access to the jet by using loyal security personnel and put personal mechanics on the payroll.

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Trump’s plane makes emergency landing

10 Aug, 2024
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https://www.rt.com/news/602405-trumps-plane-makes-emergency-landing/

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