Trump campaign is raising armed security presence, Politico reports

Published 07/14/2024, 07:54 AM
Updated 07/14/2024, 07:55 AM
© Reuters. Police tape outlines a perimeter near the home of the 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, named by the FBI as the "subject involved" in the attempted assassination of Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump, in Bethel Park,

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump's campaign is raising the armed security presence at its sites and asking staff in Washington and West Palm Beach to stay away from the office on Sunday after the former president was shot and lightly wounded at a rally, Politico reported, citing a memo.

The memo also asked campaign staff not to comment publicly on the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania.

"We also urge you to recognize the political polarization in this heated election," the campaign said in an internal memo cited by Politico.

© Reuters. Police tape outlines a perimeter near the home of the 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, named by the FBI as the

The campaign reiterated that Trump, who had a wounded ear, was doing well and in "great spirits."

ABC News reported separately on Sunday morning that security plans for the Republican National Convention that starts in Milwaukee on Monday will be re-examined after the Trump shooting.

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