Trump campaign accuses Secret Service of 'critical flaw' in RNC convention planning

Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends a campaign rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, on May 11, 2024.The Trump campaign on Thursday fired off a letter to U.S. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle, demanding she fix a "critical flaw" in the security perimeter of this summer's Republican National Convention, claiming that attendees' safety is at risk as protesters plan to descend on the area.

As of now, pedestrians would have to walk through Pere Marquette, which is owned by the city, to reach the facilities. According to a person familiar with the security plan, the park serves as a natural congregation point and there's a heightened concern that attendees' safety may be at risk if the park is not secured.The letter, obtained first by ABC News, comes following multiple attempts from GOP members, including Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Sen.

Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends a campaign rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, on May 11, 2024.In the letter, Todd Steggerda, counsel to the Republican National Committee, said that the Secret Service is ignoring their concerns and multiple attempts of outreach about adjusting the security perimeter.

In this Oct. 2, 2014, file photo, the seal of the Secret Service Uniformed Division is seen on the side of a vehicle in Washington, D.C.The letter claims that someone with the Secret Service said it was "illegal" to adjust the security perimeter -- however, the Trump campaign insists that the agency has the final authority and discretion to adjust it.The adjustment to the perimeter would create a balance of security and public safety, the letter says.

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