CNN —The US Secret Service is scrambling to increase security ahead of former President Donald Trump’s first campaign rally since the failed assassination attempt on his life last week, sources familiar with the planning told CNN.
“We assist the Secret Service,” a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office told CNN, adding that the Secret Service was leading all security planning for the rally.
The source said the lack of these exercises have resulted in security gaps, including communication breakdowns between law enforcement partners.
“The Secret Service is responsible for the security planning for presidential visits, but we stand ready to assist them with whatever they need,” Banner wrote in an email.
The Secret Service would not comment on security planning for the rally or Trump.
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Donald Trump’s, Undersheriff Bryan Muir, ”, “, Sen, JD Vance, Banner
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Butler , Pennsylvania, Grand Rapids , Michigan, Kent County , Michigan, New Jersey, Newark, Trump’s, Lago, U.S, Mar, Grand Rapids