The U.S. Secret Service is enhancing security measures for former President Donald Trump's campaign rallies after an assassination attempt. The Secret Service plans to surround Trump's podium with bulletproof glass, a precaution usually reserved for sitting presidents. This decision follows the resignation of then-Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle due to security lapses during the event. The Department of Homeland Security assists in establishing a permanent communication system to improve coordination among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
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00:02The U.S. Secret Service is enhancing security measures for former President Donald Trump's
00:06campaign rallies after an assassination attempt.
00:09The Secret Service plans to surround Trump's podium with bulletproof glass, a precaution
00:14usually reserved for sitting presidents.
00:16This decision follows the resignation of then-Secret Service Director Kim Chito due to security
00:21lapses during the event.
00:22The Department of Homeland Security is assisting in establishing a permanent communication system
00:27to improve coordination among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
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