Bodycam Shows Pre-Assassination

Published: Fri, 08/09/24

Updated: Mon, 08/12/24

New bodycam footage reveals the tense moment a police officer spotted the would-be assassin just before the Trump rally shooting, a missed warning to the Secret Service about securing the area.Insert Preheader


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