The latest assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life on Sunday — the second to happen this year — has sparked bipartisan calls for better security.
“Members of Congress in both parties are pressing for former President Trump to receive enhanced Secret Service protection following a second apparent assassination attempt against him on Sunday,” Axios reported on Sunday.
Democrats and Republicans were resolute in their calls for better security.
“All major presidential candidates ought to receive the highest level of presidential [protection]. Anything less than maximum protection is a self-inflicted wound that puts our Nation’s stability at grave risk,” said Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY).
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) said on X, “Another assassination attempt on President Trump today by someone hiding in the bushes at Trump International…
