Trump's Security Requests Denied by Secret Service Prior to Incident

According to multiple reports, the Secret Service initially denied claims that someone from President Trump's camp requested more help with security. However, subsequent reports suggest that the agency did indeed turn down several requests for additional resources and security equipment from the Trump team over the past two years. Some of these requests included asking for more agents to screen attendees at public events. The Secret Service spokesperson acknowledged that some requests were denied, but claimed that security was sometimes supplemented with state and local law enforcement staff.