Trump assassination attempt: Secret Service knew airspace protection would end with former president onstage --Former president protected by presidential TFR for only about 15 minutes while onstage on July 13 | 24 Oct 2024 | Through public records, interview transcripts and a Senate panel investigating the July 13 security failure, Fox News Digital has learned that the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) knew former President Trump would be onstage at the open-air rally after the Federal Aviation Administration's temporary flight restriction (TFR) expired. An agent testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that they warned a superior in advance but did not receive the requested security extension, citing previous instances when the former president remained at a rally after the restrictions expired. The FAA typically issues TFRs for things like natural disasters, professional sporting events, and presidential movements. No aircraft, including civilian drones, are permitted to fly when a TFR is in place.

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