The speaker attended a Trump rally with her husband, son, niece, and several others.
Describes the positioning in the bleachers relative to Trump.
Mentions seeing snipers getting into position on rooftops behind them.
Noted the security seemed lax for the event.
Observed women being allowed to bring in bags despite pre-event advisories to the contrary.
Received only minimal security checks upon entry.
Security Observations
Several notable gaps in security coverage were observed:
Lack of snipers on buildings directly in front of Trump.
Absence of visible security around Trump’s speaking location.
Suspicion regarding the openness and vulnerability of the area.
Despite being in a high-profile rally with the former president, no one asked to see the registration confirmations upon entry, worrying the speaker about overall security management.
Generally perceived the atmosphere as unusually unguarded for a Trump rally.
Incident Timeline
Trump began his speech around 5 PM.
During the speech, commotion began towards the right side (near a water tower).
Multiple bursts of gunfire were heard; the speaker’s husband and others noticed snipers’ unusual fixation on certain areas.
The chaos and gunshots caused panic among attendees:
The speaker and those around her dove to protect one another.
She describes laying atop a little girl and praying for their safety.
Key Moments
The speaker witnessed Corey (a firefighter) get shot and tried to alert security.
Initially, chaos ensued before security forces flooded the area.
She describes vivid details of the fear and panic, including screams and the struggle to protect the children with her.
Details on Shooter and Security Failures
Skeptical of the media’s reporting of the event:
Questions how the shooter managed to get into position undetected.
Disbelief that a lone shooter at such a distance could cause such chaos.
Critical of the security’s delayed response and perceived inadequacy leading up to and during the incident.
Concerns expressed about the situation being preventable if security measures were properly implemented.
Aftermath and Reactions
Speaker describes emotional fallout and trauma from the event.
Recollects how the area was unsecured even post-shooting, questioning the handling of the scene.
Discussed observable inconsistencies such as the absence of visibly armed security before the incident vs. their appearance after.
Felt that the response and subsequent management of the situation lacked professionalism and coordination: no attempts were made to collect witness statements on-site.
Emotional and Social Impact
Describes challenges in processing the traumatic experience.
Emphasized the importance of truthful media reporting and accountability.
Shared experiences of online criticism, including accusations of being actors in a staged event.
Conclusion
The speaker asserts the rally incident was real and traumatic, not fabricated.
Desires accountability and rectification of security failures to prevent future incidents.
Expresses strong support for Trump and hopes for improved security in future events.
Final Thoughts
Stressed the importance of truthful media and proper security measures.
Calls for a thorough investigation and answers regarding the security mishandlings.
Hopes for the safety of future political events and for protective measures to be enforced.