Trump to halt outdoor rallies after assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump plans to cease holding outdoor rallies following an assassination attempt at a recent event in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to two sources familiar with his campaign operations, Trump will now focus on indoor rallies and may consider smaller outdoor events or larger rallies in controlled environments like stadiums. This shift aims to address security concerns highlighted by the recent incident.

Spokespeople for the Trump campaign and the Secret Service did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Tuesday night. The decision coincides with the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who cited “full responsibility for the security lapse” in Pennsylvania in her resignation letter.

In a Newsmax interview on Tuesday, Trump acknowledged Cheatle's resignation, stating, "I just heard that she is out and she, I don’t think, had much of a choice." He also mentioned that his campaign had been requesting additional Secret Service agents at events but was "not getting them."

The July 13 shooting at the Butler rally resulted in the death of one attendee and injuries to two others. Trump has since referenced his safety concerns multiple times. A source familiar with the matter revealed that Trump's team had initially planned an outdoor greeting with supporters before his speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, but it was canceled following the assassination attempt.

During the Newsmax interview, Trump discussed his recent indoor rally in Michigan, stating, "Do I feel safe? Yeah, I have to feel safe. Otherwise, I guess, I wouldn’t be able to do this stuff."