Opening up about the performance of the US Secret Service, former President Donald Trump had a message for “every single one of them” as female agents in particular faced backlash.
(Video: Fox News)
After a would-be assassin made an attempt on his life, the GOP leader hadn't shied away from his typically large gatherings. Indeed, after pledging to press ahead with mass outdoor events, the president spoke of the collective bravery shown on July 13 with a prominent appeal to the ladies of the Secret Service.
“I don't know how they didn't get hit,” Trump remarked Saturday at a rally in St. Cloud, Minnesota, as he recalled how “bullets were flying” and the security detail had rushed to protect his body.
“Every single one of them, there wasn't one that was slow. A woman who was on my right, she was protecting me. Beautiful person: she was protecting me, all she could… And she was criticized by the fake news because it wasn't tall enough,” the president detailed. “Well, you know, she wasn't tall enough. Because I'm tall, and she wasn't tall enough. And they criticized her: she was so brave, she protected me with everything, she wanted to take a bullet, because the bullets were flying. Unbelievable.”
In the immediate aftermath of the tragedy in Butler, Pennsylvania, as questions swirled about how a suspect had been able to come so close to taking the life of a former president, the Secret Service's critical failures were only magnified by the video that circulated on social networks. media that seemed to show female agents in disarray.
“When we were watching this live footage I screamed 'why are there so many damn women in this detail? They run like chickens with their heads cut off!' And watch the male agents and their focus,” podcast host Kira Davis had posted. “THIS IS NOT A WOMEN'S JOB.”
Far from being the only one to react negatively to agents seen struggling to holster a gun and put on sunglasses, critics had justified the defense of the diversity-seeking agency and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. who had said it in part in one declaration prior to resignation from USSS Director Kimberly Cheatle, “Every day, in communities large and small across our great country, women serve in federal, state, local, tribal, territorial and campus law enforcement. They are highly trained and qualified professionals, who risk their lives on the front lines for the safety of others. They are brave and selfless patriots who deserve our gratitude and respect.”
Of course, Trump's praise of the Secret Service was not without a sample of the failures that had brought him inches from losing his life in what investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson called the “quote of the day.” .
On his X account, Attkisson noted: “Trump commends Secret Service agents in Butler, Penn. for coming out for bravery … calling Secret Service shooter who took out alleged 'world-class' sniper and adding… “It would have been nice if it had been earlier.”
Quote of the Day: At rally now, Trump congratulates Secret Service agents in Butler, Penn. to speak out for his bravery … calling out the Secret Service sniper who took out the alleged “world-class” sniper and adding … “It would have been nice if it had been earlier…”.https://t.co/69vRxmTV5T pic.twitter.com/ShAcDVDUWX
— Sharyl Attkisson ️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) July 28, 2024
Speaking of great work everywhere, as the president vowed to continue holding his big outdoor rallies with increased security, Trump praised the crowd's bravery for not putting a stamp on the uncertainty of the situation, already that many even polled the area to help. point out the threat.
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