Concerns about the safety of President Donald Trump have intensified following assassination attempts, hostility from the left, and threats from foreign entities.
Security breaches, such as the one that occurred in September at Joes Seafood restaurant in Washington, D.C., have raised significant questions. Protesters managed to get alarmingly close to President Trump and his Cabinet members during a dinner outing. This incident has sparked inquiries into how such a lapse could occur and why the Secret Service did not secure the venue prior to the President's arrival.
As reported by RedState, this oversight has led to concerns about the overall security measures in place for the President.
A video obtained by CNN shows protesters approaching the President while chanting slogans like Free DC and Free Palestine as he made his way to his table. The demonstrators went as far as to label Trump as "the Hitler of our time," a statement that underscores the intensity of the opposition he faces.
Tom Fitton, President of Judicial Watch, has been actively seeking answers regarding this security breach. Im just really concerned about the presidents safety, Fitton expressed to The New York Post, highlighting the potential danger Trump faced at Joes Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab. For months, Judicial Watch has been attempting to obtain information about the incident.
On December 18, Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit in Washington D.C. Federal Court, demanding access to all internal emails and text messages among USSS officials in the Presidential Protective Division regarding the presence of Code Pink protestors at the restaurant. Additionally, they are seeking all emails sent between USSS officials and any email account ending in @codepink.org. The government allegedly failed to meet a December 9 deadline to provide this information under the Freedom of Information Act, as stated in court documents.
Questions remain as to why there has been no response to the FOIA request and how the protesters were informed of Trump's visit to the restaurant. The Secret Service claimed that all guests were screened before the President's arrival, yet they have refrained from commenting on the lawsuit. The presence of Code Pink protesters, known for their activism, raises concerns about the effectiveness of security measures. The oversight of Palestinian banners and flags further highlights potential vulnerabilities in the security protocol.
Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker described the incident as an unbelievable security lapse. He remarked, I cant believe they would let random people sit in that close proximity to them. Thats crazy. Thats like the days when Abraham Lincoln would ride down Pennsylvania Avenue in his coach and buggy with no protection.
This incident is not isolated, as there have been other security concerns, such as an individual with a Glock gaining access to the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia while Trump was present. Although officials claimed the individual was not near the President, questions persist about the Butler, PA, assassination attempt.
The need for answers is pressing. The safety of President Trump is paramount, and these incidents underscore the necessity for rigorous security measures to prevent any potential threats.
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