Trump backtracks on outdoor rallies ban

Published July 27, 2024 10:33am ET



Former President Donald Trump said he will continue to hold outdoor rallies, reversing a decision after he was nearly assassinated to discontinue his signature events. 

“I WILL CONTINUE TO DO OUTDOOR RALLIES, AND SECRET SERVICE HAS AGREED TO SUBSTANTIALLY STEP UP THEIR OPERATION,” Trump said on Saturday in a post to Truth Social. “THEY ARE VERY CAPABLE OF DOING SO. NO ONE CAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO STOP  OR IMPEDE FREE SPEECH OR GATHERING!!!”

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