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Following the second attempt to assassinate President Trump, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) led a press conference with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) calling for heightened security for President Trump and transparency from the United States Secret Service. Senator Tuberville highlighted the divisive messaging from the Left, which he believes has fueled these attempts.

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Mike Lee (R-UT) joined Tuberville and Marshall at the press conference.

In his opening remarks, Senator Tuberville stated: “Thanks everybody for coming. We will have a couple more coming in. [It’s a] pretty serious time. You know, this administration has created a bunch of firsts for this country. Over 10 million illegals. Violent crime [is up] 37%, rape [is up] 42%, robbery [is up] 63%, and fentanyl is everywhere. Gas prices [have reached] record highs for a long length of time. Our military is being destroyed from within. Our three letter agencies are having huge problems—they’re being weaponized. The world is in absolute chaos. This administration is setting records of incompetency.”

Tuberville continued: “And now, after multiple assassination attempts, they can’t even give the former president and possibly future president [the] security that his family needs. It’s absolutely ridiculous.”

He further criticized public figures such as Hillary Clinton, George Clooney, Joy Reid, and Robert De Niro for their rhetoric: “Mentally ill people hear this violent, dangerous rhetoric, and we’re gonna have a copycat.”

Tuberville emphasized the urgency of increased security measures: “66 days ago was the first assassination attempt... If Joe Biden and Kamala Harris care anything about this country, they need to immediately grant President Trump as much as they possibly can—the security around he and his family.”

He concluded by stating: “Folks, we’re in DEFCON 1... My God. Wake up and smell the roses... So hopefully, we get something done in the near future because we don’t need a disaster on our hands.”

Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees.

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