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Biden Calls for More Secret Service Resources After Second Trump Assassination Attempt in West Palm Beach

Sep 16, 2024, 02:29 PM

President Joe Biden has called for increased resources and personnel for the U.S. Secret Service following a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The apparent assassination attempt occurred on Sunday at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Biden emphasized the need for Congress to respond to the Secret Service's needs to ensure the safety of Trump and other protected individuals. The FBI has labeled the incident as an apparent assassination attempt, and Biden expressed relief that Trump was unharmed. Trump, a Republican presidential candidate, has now faced two assassination attempts in two months. Biden assured that the Secret Service would have 'every resource' needed.