Source: Fortune
Summary
The White House is reevaluating event security protocols after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where President Donald Trump was set to speak. This is the third time in less than two years that a gunman has come close to Trump. The Secret Service is charged with protecting the president, but lawmakers and attendees are questioning the security planning. The White House is considering additional security measures, including bulletproof glass and more thorough screening of attendees.
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The Secret Service is reevaluating its security protocols after the third shooting attempt against Trump in less than two years. The agency is considering additional measures, such as bulletproof glass and more thorough screening of attendees. Trump has praised the Secret Service and his detail, but also acknowledged that he can make their job more difficult. The White House is trying to balance the need for security with the need for the president to be visible and accessible to the public.
Presidents often have a love-hate relationship with their security details, wanting to be protected but also wanting to be able to move freely and interact with the public.
