Donald Trump Blasts Secret Service After Rally Shooting, It Acknowledges Denying Requests

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“We execute a comprehensive and layered strategy to balance personnel, technology, and specialized operational needs,” Guglielmi said. “In some instances where specific Secret Service specialized units or resources were not provided, the agency made modifications to ensure the security of the protectee… This may include utilizing state or local partners to provide specialized functions or otherwise identifying alternatives to reduce public exposure of a protectee.”