New book details security lapses ahead of Trump assassination attempt: 'Clear there was a problem'
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Axios’ Alex Isenstadt’s book “Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power" featured examples of tension between the Trump campaign and the Secret Service.
The shooting in Butler and subsequent attempt at a Florida golf course were major security failures that put a spotlight on the U.S. Secret Service, especially. Lindsay Kornick is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to lindsay.kornick@fox.com and on Twitter: @lmkornick.
But prior to the attempt, Isenstadt reported that members of Trump’s team were concerned about his safety, particularly when he began campaigning.
One example included when Trump appeared at a Washington courthouse for an arraignment in August 2023. The Secret Service and the U.S. Marshals reportedly had "neglected to shut off the public’s access to the elevator Trump was using, leaving him exposed to whoever was in the building."
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