Following the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump, his wife, Melania Trump, and the Secret Service director have released statements.
Melania Trump wrote: “When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and BArron’s life, were on the brink of devasting change. I am grateful to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband.”
You can see the full statement below.
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) July 14, 2024
The Secret Service director released a statement on July 15 revealing additional security enhancements were added to Trump’s security team in June.
“I am confident in the security plan our Secret Service RNC coordinator and our partners have put in place, which we have reviewed and strengthened in the wake of Saturday’s shooting,” Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.
“The security plans for National Special Security Events are designed to be flexible. As the conventions progress, and in accordance with the direction of the President, the Secret Service will continuously adapt our operations as necessary in order to ensure the highest level of safety and security for convention attendees, volunteers and the City of Milwaukee.”