Trump requests military aircraft and vehicles in campaign homestretch

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Former President Donald Trump’s campaign requested additional security measures before the November election in an unprecedented move the campaign said is in response to lingering threats against him.

The requests include military aircraft for Trump to travel in, flight restrictions over his rallies and residences, pre-placement of ballistic glass in seven different battleground states, and multiple military vehicles for transport, according to emails reviewed by the Washington Post. No presidential nominee has requested or used military vehicles or aircraft during a campaign.

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