President-elect Donald Trump, rushed off a stage during the last week of the campaign when a shout of “gun” was heard, is being urged to wear a bulletproof vest when he steps outside into busy groups.

A long-time expert of the Secret Service said that the Republican is facing a wave of threats, likely heightened after the election that has prompted violent outbursts and protests.

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