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It’s Monday, July 15 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:
Trump’s iconic fist pump
Questions about the Secret Service’s effectiveness
4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours
Trump’s fist pump
Trump gave a fist pump after his assassination attempt. The NY Post says it proved he's a “pure warrior”.
Politico: It will absolutely shape his candidacy and possibly his whole political legacy. He'll definitely use it as fuel at the RNC convention.
National Review thought it was “remarkable” -- he was able to stand and give a strong sign to the crowd. But critics argue this reaction was inappropriate and insensitive.
The NYT thinks it reflects his political savvy and media mastery. He made the Secret Service agents wait a moment so he could signal to his supporters.
Secret Service failure?
BBC: The assassination attempt on Donald Trump raises questions about the Secret Service's effectiveness. The shooter got really close despite security measures.
Business Insider: The Trump shooting was a clear failure for Secret Service, according to Reagan's ex-agent Tim McCarthy.
National Review calls for an intervention after Trump assassination attempt. The agency is plagued by internal issues, and it needs to change drastically.
The Hill: But Ex-Agent Jeff James says it's really hard to secure outdoor rallies -- there can be 30-35k people there, and weapons are really advanced. Many can be fired or deployed from hundreds of yards away.
1) COVID cases surge across the US, marking another challenging summer.
2) Rwandans vote in an election likely to extend Paul Kagame's decades-long presidency.
3) James Sikking, known for “Hill Street Blues” and “Doogie Howser, M.D.”, passed away at 90 due to dementia.
4) China's “third plenum” meeting by the Communist Party aims to steer the troubled economy and impact global markets.