President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at the Washington Hilton, the site of a potential assassination attempt in April, to address the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s annual ‘Road to Majority’ event.
Security Concerns
The event comes after a 31-year-old California resident, Cole Tomas Allen, attempted to get past Secret Service officials guarding the hotel’s ballroom with a shotgun. Trump was rushed out of the dinner, and the incident has raised concerns about security.
A Secret Service official stated that presidential security ‘continuously evolves to meet today’s heightened security environment.’ The official added that the agency ‘continually reviews our security posture and will make adjustments, as necessary.’
Support from Faith and Freedom Coalition
The Faith and Freedom Coalition, an evangelical group, has supported Trump and his causes, including the attempt to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports. However, Trump has also faced criticism from Christian supporters of Israel over his ceasefire deal with Iran and from pro-life advocates who feel the administration has been too permissive.
A White House official praised Trump, saying, ‘There has never been a bigger champion for families and people of faith than President Trump.’
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
