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Former president Donald Trump is gearing up for another rally in Butler, Pennsylvania , this time with heightened security measures- roughly three months after a 20-year-old gunman attempted to assassinate him. Following the assassination attempt, Trump is set to return to the Butler Farm Show grounds , with Elon Musk potentially joining him, which could attract massive crowds to the event. Secret Service says Trump Butler rally first time counter-sniper team assigned Trump shooter 'researched member of Royal Family' as he plotted assassination On Saturday, doors will open at 10 a.
m. at the agricultural show located at 625 Evans City Road. At 5 p.
m, Trump is slated to deliver his speech. During the July 13 rally, Trump's right ear was slightly injured by a gunshot while Buffalo Township firefighter Corey Comperatore lost his life protecting his family from the gunfire. David Dutch of Plum and James Copenhaver of Moon were also injured during the shooting.
The Trump campaign announced they will be honored at the event on Saturday. For the event, the Trump team has hired a private security firm. According to Osche, multiple agencies are involved in ensuring the safety of the event, and the number of attendees has also increased since the July rally.
Donald Trump launches tirade on 'bum' Kamala Harris as he quips over FBI apology Trump shooter bought staggering amount of ammo hours before attack 'Complications' slowed down shooter ID as motive remains a mystery Numerous large box trucks and trailers have been strategically positioned around the Farm Show grounds as a precautionary measure, Osche noted, marking a departure from the previous rally's arrangements. According to U.S.
Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi, the agency has implemented "comprehensive changes and enhancements" to its protective operations, resources, and communication capabilities. He emphasized that the Secret Service "takes the responsibility to ensure his safety and security very seriously" and that Trump is "receiving heightened protection." Guglielmi stated that the agency is working closely with the Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement in and around Butler Township to secure the October 5 event.
"We are also leveraging other federal security resources to expand personnel and technology," he added. While Guglielmi declined to provide specific details about the security improvements to maintain the integrity of the Secret Service's operations, he confirmed that state, local, and federal law enforcement will have a more visible presence. To bolster communications, crews have reinforced connections to nearby cell towers, and Butler County's Emergency Management Agency has also made significant efforts, Osche reported.
"I feel confident it will be a safe event," Osche said, reiterating, "I'm sure it will be a safe event.".
