White House ups Donald Trump's security after Charlie Kirk shooting| Details about the measures
According to the reports by WSJ and CNN, a Pentagon ceremony to mark the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks was moved to a more secure location.
The White House is tightening the security cover of US President Donald Trump following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
According to the reports by the Wall Street Journal and CNN, a Pentagon ceremony to mark the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks was moved to a more secure location, while additional measures will be in place when Trump attends a Yankee game Thursday evening in New York, according to the report.
The 9/11 memorial ceremony that Trump attended on Thursday was moved from the Pentagon’s traditional site outside the building walls to an internal courtyard.
The report also said that additional security measures have been initiated for Trump’s visit to Yankee Stadium later on Thursday to watch a game against the Detroit Tigers. The CNN reported that the measures will be in place in and around the Bronx location, including security screening at all entrances and additional measures around the Republican leader's box.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump's team is having broader discussions about how to increase the president's security for future appearances.
The Charlie Kirk assassination
{{/usCountry}}According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump's team is having broader discussions about how to increase the president's security for future appearances.
The Charlie Kirk assassination
{{/usCountry}}Charlie Kirk was killed in broad daylight on Wednesday while speaking about social issues and answering a question on gun violence when he was shot.
{{/usCountry}}Charlie Kirk was killed in broad daylight on Wednesday while speaking about social issues and answering a question on gun violence when he was shot.
{{/usCountry}}It was a debate hosted by his nonprofit political youth organisation, Arizona-based Turning Point USA, at the Sorensen Centre courtyard on the Utah Valley University campus.Disturbing videos of the assassination went viral on social media, showing Charlie Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone when suddenly a shot rings out. Blood gushes from the left side of his neck in seconds, leaving spectators in screaming panic.Donald Trump said he will be awarding Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the US, while Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, were slated to visit with Kirk’s family in Salt Lake City.
{{/usCountry}}It was a debate hosted by his nonprofit political youth organisation, Arizona-based Turning Point USA, at the Sorensen Centre courtyard on the Utah Valley University campus.Disturbing videos of the assassination went viral on social media, showing Charlie Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone when suddenly a shot rings out. Blood gushes from the left side of his neck in seconds, leaving spectators in screaming panic.Donald Trump said he will be awarding Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the US, while Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, were slated to visit with Kirk’s family in Salt Lake City.
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