"This counter-sniper made an amazingly quick decision and clearly saved Trump's life," said Bill Pickle, the former special agent in charge of Al Gore's vice-presidential Secret Service detail.
AdvertisementCangelosi said the Secret Service team at the event should have a "site plan" that would include a layout of the area and the surrounding buildings.
The Secret Service has advance teams that scope out sites and make staffing recommendations ahead of major events, one expert said.
The CS team returned fire, long-gun-toting counter-assault agents in black jumpsuits and helmets rushed the stage, and business-suited agents on the rally platform hurried Trump off stage.
"The worst nightmare for the Secret Service has always been a lone gunman who hasn't been announcing his views publicly and is ready to die."
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