The Secret Service has acknowledged that it denied some requests from Donald Trump for additional security resources over the past two years due to limited resources. These denied requests did not pertain to the July 2024 shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania where Trump was injured.
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00:02The Secret Service has acknowledged that it denied some requests from Donald Trump for
00:06additional security resources over the past two years due to limited resources.
00:11These denied requests did not pertain to the July 2024 shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania
00:16where Trump was injured.
00:18Last week, the Secret Service stated claims it denied Trump's security requests were
00:21absolutely false, but it has now changed its statement.
00:25Lawmakers are pressuring the Secret Service director to explain security lapses, and some
00:29Republicans are calling for her resignation.
00:32Congressional hearings will question the Secret Service director this week about the rally's
00:35shooting security protocols.
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