Incident Overview
An Israeli Special Operations veteran provided an analysis of a near-fatal shooting incident involving former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred while Trump was addressing a crowd. The President’s slight movement to the right, as he turned his head, altered the trajectory of the incoming bullet, narrowly missing a fatal strike.
Details of the Incident
Former President Trump was looking forward at the crowd. As he moved his head to the right, he was shot in the right ear. The slight turn of his head potentially saved his life by reducing the target area for the shooter. The shot was fired from a distance of 130 yards. The veteran mentioned that hitting a target from this distance with a high-powered weapon is not difficult, implying the shooter was skilled. Had Trump’s head been straight, the bullet would likely have been fatal, entering at the base of the brain stem.
Protective Measures and Failures
The veteran explained that the Secret Service operates with a multi-ring security system, known as “the bubble,” designed to protect the President. A failure in this system allowed the shooter to get a shot off. The counter-sniper team on the roof quickly responded, neutralizing the shooter in less than half a second. The building from which the shot was fired was 130 yards away, outside the immediate security perimeter. It was not secured, leading to questions about resource allocation and protective measures.
Analysis of Security Gaps
The veteran speculated that a lack of manpower might have been a contributing factor to the security breach. Securing the building from which the shot was fired would have likely prevented the shooter from gaining access. The FBI and Secret Service are conducting an investigation into the incident. There are questions about whether there were requests to increase manpower and if those requests were adequately addressed.
Conclusion
The analysis highlights the critical role of minor movements and swift response in preventing a potential assassination. It also points to possible gaps in the protective measures and resource allocation by the Secret Service, which are currently under investigation.
