How could a gunman get close enough to nearly assassinate a former president?

Law enforcement officers stand near a campaign stage in front of several American flags. — BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 13: Law enforcement agents stand near the stage of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger, the suspected gunman is dead after injuring former President Trump, killing one audience member and injuring at least one other. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

By Tribune News Service | Tribune News Service

UPDATED: July 14, 2024 at 1:58 a.m.

The attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday raised questions about security protocols and how a gunman could open fire so close to the presumptive GOP nominee.

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Originally Published: July 14, 2024 at 1:20 a.m.

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