2024-07-16 07:49:37
The tycoon and owner of the social network X, Elon Muskexpressed that for him those responsible for the failures in the security of the former president Donald Trump, They are members of the US Secret Service.
“The Secret Service is to blame for the security breach. That’s all,” Musk said on his X account, responding to a post accusing local Pennsylvania police of failing to secure the roof from which the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooksattempted to assassinate the former president.
Hours before the statement, the billionaire, who also owns Tesla, said that the director of the Secret Service and the head of the security detail should resign.
Elon Musk’s statements come after the Secret Service explained that the perimeter where the shooter was located was the responsibility of the Pennsylvania Police. Also, according to Anthony Gugliemi, spokesman for the federal agency, the Secret Service was only responsible for covering the ground where Trump’s rally was taking place, while local authorities were responsible for securing the area outside.
However, according to some media outlets, Trump’s Secret Service does not have the resources to guarantee him protection against attacks, particularly from snipers, and air cover, which “leaves him vulnerable.”
The campaign of the former US president and current Republican presidential candidate has repeatedly asked for more protection, but those requests have not been met.
Elon Musk respalda a Trump
It is important to mention that, on the same Saturday, when the violent incident against Trump was recorded, Elon Musk sent a message of support to the former president, and considered him a “living martyr” after surviving the attack.
It should be recalled that the attack against Trump occurred in the afternoon of Saturday, July 13, when the Republican candidate was addressing his supporters during the event in the city of Butler. During the event, the former president was injured in one ear, although nothing serious happened and his life is not in danger.
According to one witness, Secret Service agents stood by and did nothing until five to eight shots rang out.
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