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politics1 year ago

RNC Criticizes Secret Service Over Milwaukee Convention Security

The Republican National Committee and the US Secret Service are in a heated dispute over security arrangements for the upcoming Milwaukee convention, particularly regarding the placement of protest zones. The RNC accuses the Secret Service of ignoring its concerns and failing to act, while the Secret Service insists it has a solid security plan and criticizes the RNC for publicly disclosing sensitive information. The conflict has involved top Republican lawmakers and remains unresolved.

politics1 year ago

RNC Security Concerns Mount as Republicans Criticize Secret Service Planning

The Republican National Committee is urging Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle to personally intervene and move a planned protest zone farther from the site of their upcoming convention in Milwaukee, citing safety concerns for attendees. The Secret Service maintains confidence in their current security plan, while local Milwaukee officials are open to discussions. The RNC proposes expanding the security perimeter to include Pere Marquette Park and designating Zeidler Union Square as the new protest zone.

politics1 year ago

"RNC Security Measures Spark GOP Frustration and Extensive Preparations"

Republican officials are frustrated with the Secret Service's refusal to move a designated protest zone farther from the site of the upcoming RNC convention in Milwaukee, citing safety concerns. Despite GOP efforts to expand the security perimeter, the Secret Service maintains that the current plans are based on a threat assessment and leaves the decision to local authorities. Milwaukee officials and some protest groups are also at odds over the protest zone's location, leading to a contentious debate ahead of the convention.