Why Donald Trump 2.0 inauguration ceremony is good news for US Secret Service?
U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to an unforgiving Arctic cold snap. While the frigid weather might dampen public attendance, it has delivered a golden opportunity for the Secret Service to fine-tune its security strategy.
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The shift to an indoor venue dramatically changes the game for the agency, which has faced intense scrutiny following two chilling assassination attempts on Trump during his campaign. By hosting the event in the controlled environment of the Capitol Rotunda—a location routinely secured for high-profile gatherings like the State of the Union—the Secret Service can focus on streamlining security for a select crowd of dignitaries, officials, and VIPs.
“This change is a security professional’s dream,” said Tim Gallagher, a former FBI special agent. “Controlling a familiar indoor space reduces unpredictability, simplifies entry screenings, and enhances overall safety.”
The inauguration’s updated security apparatus will include a formidable force of 25,000 law enforcement officers, federal agents, and National Guard troops from 40 states. This robust deployment reflects heightened concerns for the president-elect’s safety, especially after a gunman targeted him at a campaign rally and another individual aimed a rifle at him on a golf course.
The new plan also means pivoting
