Bipartisan Calls for Increased Security for Trump

Following a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, lawmakers from both parties are demanding enhanced Secret Service protection for the former president, who is currently the GOP presidential nominee. The latest incident occurred at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where a gunman was thwarted by an alert Secret Service agent. Notably, Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) have called for Trump to receive security comparable to that of a sitting president. Concerns about Trump's security were amplified after he was previously grazed by a bullet during a campaign rally in July. The Palm Beach County Sheriff highlighted the limitations of Trump's current security detail, noting the challenges posed by the golf course's shrubbery. President Biden acknowledged the need for additional resources for the Secret Service to safeguard Trump during the ongoing election campaign.