Former President Trump's speech in Nashville, Tennessee, was briefly delayed by the Secret Service over a security concern, following an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania just two weeks prior.
Trump was set to speak at the 2024 Bitcoin conference in Nashville when two attendees were removed for not following entry protocols, causing a delay in his appearance. The Secret Service confirmed that there was no threat to the former president during this incident.
Both individuals were questioned by law enforcement after being removed from the event, but no charges were filed. It is still unclear how they managed to bypass the screening process.
This incident comes after Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman opened fire at a campaign rally. The shooting led to bipartisan criticism of the Secret Service, prompting an investigation into the security lapse.
Former Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned in the aftermath of these security concerns.
