Right in the middle of Trump’s latest rant, a pro-Trump supporter decided to kick things up a notch by storming into the press area, clearly aiming to attack journalists. But the attempt fizzled out fast—CBS security took him down, with the Secret Service, local law enforcement, and venue security quickly piling in to handle the situation.
“That’s okay.” Man tries to violently attack the press at Trump rally in Pennsylvania. Trump, who often denigrates the press and promotes violence, defends him, says “that’s beautiful” and “he’s on our side”. pic.twitter.com/brDNXXROY5
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) August 31, 2024
Although all signs pointed to the attacker being a MAGA supporter, Trump campaign senior advisor Danielle Alvarez didn’t waste any time spinning the story. She suggested the individual was actually an anti-Trump protester.
"Witnesses, including some in the press corps, described a crazed individual shouting expletives at President Trump, with his aggression focused on the stage and the president," Alvarez said, doing her best to shift the narrative.
This isn’t exactly new for the Trump campaign. After the January 6 Capitol riot, they tried the same play, claiming it was Antifa, not Trump supporters, behind the violence. Alvarez’s version of events rings just as hollow. The Trump team loves to bash law enforcement when it suits them but heaps praise when the story fits their needs. Naturally, she ended her statement by thanking local police and the Secret Service for their swift action.
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A CBS reporter who captured video of the incident tweeted that it was "another security lapse at a Trump rally," pointing to a growing list of failures. Previously, someone had attempted to assassinate Trump, and another incident involved a Secret Service agent who was criticized for breastfeeding during a rally.
🚨🚨EXCLUSIVE and BREAKING: During a Donald Trump visit to North Carolina yesterday, a woman Secret Service special agent abandoned her post to breastfeed with no permission/warning to the event site agent, according to three sources in the Secret Service community.
— Susan Crabtree (@susancrabtree) August 15, 2024
Shortly… pic.twitter.com/lkfhhLcA0B
These repeated security issues at Trump events highlight a deeper problem: these rallies often attract individuals with dangerous, even treasonous, motives. Some fear that Trump supporters are gearing up for a civil war, a concept Trump has hinted at if he loses the 2024 election.
Meanwhile, TikTok user @speakthetruth101 has raised alarms about the locations of recent Trump rallies, suggesting they represent more than just security failures—they could pose serious national security threats.
With less than three months until election day, these concerns are only growing, as fears of violence and intimidation tactics intensify.This gentleman has noticed something very disturbing. Trump has been holding his hate rallies in sundown towns. 😳👇 pic.twitter.com/6Y6zD1vkM2
— Bill Madden (@maddenifico) August 31, 2024
As always, Trump thrives in chaos. The question now is whether his strategy of creating confusion and division will help him win a second term or ultimately lead to his downfall in the 2024 election. Either way, expect the drama to continue.
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