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Watch: Another security breach at Trump’s Pennsylvania rally as man storms into press gallery

Watch: Another security breach at Trump’s Pennsylvania rally as man storms into press gallery

Security breach at Trump's rally

"Is there anywhere that's more fun to be than a Trump rally," said former United States President Donald Trump afteranother security breach took place during his political campaign in Pennsylvania. News agency Associated Press (AP)reported that a man stormed into the media gallery at the Johnstown rally as the Republican presidential candidatedelivered his speech on Friday (Aug 30). The man almost entered the press area but was pulled down by a group of people and later subdued with a taser.

Soon after, another person was detained from the crowd by police and taken outside. It was not clear whether the second person was related to the security breach.

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The Friday incident reminded people of the assassination attempt on the 45th US president during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump barely survived the attack, sustaining minor injuries to his right ear. The incident not only led to the resignation of the then-director of the US Secret Service Kim Cheatle but also to the tightening of the former president’s security.

Podcaster George Behizy took to X to describe the Friday security breach, blaming the incident on “a deranged Democrat.”

“A Deranged Democrat tried to breach the security at Trump’s rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and got dealt with BEAUTIFULLY by the cops,” he posted on X. “They surrounded, and got him out of there within SECONDS!” he added.

It was not clear what motivated the man to storm the press area. Also, there is no information available regarding his political ideology and whether he was a supporter of Donald Trump or an opponent. Trump and his supporters often criticise themedia during rallies and it’s possible the man may have wanted to harass the journalists.

The Friday Trump rally was hosted by the right-wing group, 'Moms for Liberty'.

(With inputs from agencies)