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Ex-President Trump to deliver speech behind protective glass at failed assass!nation site
Ex- President US, Donald Trump to speak behind protective glass at failed assass!nation site
Trump to speak behind protective glass at failed assass!nation site.
This return rally comes one month before the presidential election, with Trump’s campaign marred by ongoing security threats and the spectre of political violence.
Trump’s speech will take place behind protective glass, a stark reminder of the heightened security concerns following two assassination attempts in recent months. The most recent attempt, which was foiled last month, has underscored persistent fears for the former president’s safety.
Security at the rally is notably tighter, with sniper squads stationed on nearby buildings and surveillance drones monitoring the area. This follows the July incident, where a gunman managed to fire eight shots at Trump before being shot dead by Secret Service agents.
Two supporters were injured during the attack, and firefighter Corey Comperatore tragically lost his life. The incident also led to the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, ten days after the attack.
Heather Hughes, a supporter at the rally, reflected the anxieties shared by many in the crowd. “Do I think he’s safe? No, I think there’s going to be another attempt. But I think he’s going to make it through,” she told AFP.
Trump’s supporters have embraced the former president’s narrative of defiance. Pictures of him, blood-streaked and shouting “fight, fight, fight” as Secret Service agents rushed him away during the July attack, have become rallying images for his campaign. Many attendees on Saturday donned shirts bearing assassination iconography, with some referencing the bandage Trump wore after the shooting.
Despite the growing tensions and the added security, Trump has continued to use the assassination attempt as a political rallying point, claiming he “took a bullet for democracy.” The former president remains a central figure in the ongoing political landscape, despite the violence and controversies surrounding his campaign.
Trump’s return to Butler comes as the presidential race sees significant shifts. Following the failed assassination attempt in July, President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, and Vice President Kamala Harris took over as the Democratic nominee. Harris has since clawed back in the polls, even reversing Trump’s lead in some key states.
Trump’s campaign is pushing to regain momentum, bringing along running mate J.D. Vance to the rally, while billionaire Elon Musk also hinted at addressing the crowd via his social media platform X.
As the election draws near, Trump remains at the center of a deeply polarized race, with the looming threat of further violence casting a shadow over the final weeks of the campaign. Asked on Friday about the possibility of more election-related violence, President Biden expressed uncertainty, telling AFP, “I don’t know if the vote will be peaceful.”
For Trump’s supporters, however, the former president’s resilience in the face of danger continues to fuel their devotion.
“He said he’d come back to finish his speech, and to me that takes guts,” said local rally-goer Robert Dupain, recalling Trump’s promise after the July attack.
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Ukraine alleges N’Korea is sending troops to Russia
He was speaking days after visiting several European capitals to press his case for more military and financial help in the war against invading Russian forces.
“We see an increasing alliance between Russia and regimes like in North Korea,” Zelensky said in his evening address.
“It is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is actually about the transfer of people from North Korea to the occupier’s military forces.
“Obviously, in such circumstances, our relations with our partners need to be developed. The frontline needs more support,” he said.
Zelensky completed a whirlwind two-day tour of European capitals last week including Berlin, London and Paris to ask for sustained military aid as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds on through its third year.
“When we talk about more long-range capability for Ukraine and more decisive supplies for our forces, it is not just a list of military equipment,” Zelensky said.
“It is about increasing the pressure on the aggressor, which will be stronger for Russia than they can withstand. And it is about preventing a bigger war.”
AFP.
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Kenyan Governor Detained Over Violent Clan Disputes
A regional governor in Kenya has been taken into custody due to his involvement in clan violence in the Tana River County, where multiple fatalities have occurred.
Dhadho Godhana, along with a local legislator, were arrested separately for failing to comply with summonses regarding the clashes, as stated by the police on Saturday. The accused individuals have not publicly addressed the allegations.
The clashes in southeast Kenya have resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people, leading the authorities to declare two areas in the county as hazardous and insecure for the next 30 days.
According to an official notice from the Interior Ministry, security measures have been intensified in these areas, and residents are prohibited from carrying weapons.
DCI chief Mohamed Amin confirmed that Godhana presented himself at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nairobi on Saturday morning and is being interrogated about the clashes.
Five politicians from Tana River County have been summoned to appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on Monday for questioning regarding allegations of instigating conflict between two communities.
Tana River has previously experienced ethnic clashes over disputes about grazing rights, resulting in numerous fatalities.
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North Korea Removed as Observer from Regional Anti-Money Laundering Group
North Korea has lost its observer status in a regional group that fights money laundering. This decision was announced on Monday by the South Korean foreign ministry. The reason for this action is North Korea’s lack of involvement and its failure to fulfill its responsibilities to the group.
The decision was made unanimously at the 26th general assembly of the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), which convened last Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates.
The South Korean ministry released a statement explaining the outcome.
Established in 1997, the APG is an intergovernmental body dedicated to enforcing international standards against money laundering and combatting terrorism financing, including preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
The group currently consists of 42 member states, including key global powers such as the United States, Japan, China, and South Korea, which joined in 1998.
North Korea gained observer status in the APG in July 2014. However, it was warned by the group that its continued lack of engagement would lead to disqualification. The North failed to meet even the minimal requirements to retain its status, prompting the members to endorse the revocation.
To maintain its observer status, a country is required to permit visits from APG delegations, facilitate information exchange, and cooperate with the group in publishing regular reports on the nation’s anti-money laundering efforts. The APG found that North Korea had not participated in the group’s activities for six consecutive years, nor had it responded to any of the group’s attempts to establish contact.
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In response, North Korea issued a statement through its state-run Chosun Central News Agency on October 3rd, protesting the APG’s decision. The regime claimed the APG had become a “puppet group” serving the interests of the United States and suggested the move was a result of America’s continued “hostile policy” towards the country.
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