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Milwaukee Mayor Assures Highest Security For RNC Event

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson talks about the Republican National Convention coming to Milwaukee in his office Monday, July 1, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

The mayor of Milwaukee, Cavalier Johnson, has reassured attendees of the Republican National Convention about the high level of security in place for the event, particularly ahead of former President Donald Trump's speech scheduled for Thursday night. Johnson emphasized that the security measures in place are of the highest designation a community can receive.

During a news conference on Thursday morning, Johnson likened the security setup to that of certain institutions in Washington, DC, stating that it has been brought to Milwaukee for the convention. He expressed gratitude towards the Secret Service for their exceptional work in ensuring the safety of all attendees.

Security measures in place are top-tier for the event.
Milwaukee mayor reassures attendees of high security for RNC.
Security setup likened to institutions in Washington, DC.

Security at political events has been a topic of concern following the recent incident where the former President was shot while speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Questions have been raised regarding how the shooter managed to gain rooftop access approximately 150 meters away from Trump's position at the podium.

President Joe Biden has taken action in response to the incident, directing US Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle to conduct a comprehensive review of all security measures in place for the Republican National Convention. Cheatle confirmed that the Secret Service is solely responsible for the implementation and execution of security protocols at the convention site.

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