'She Was So Brave': Trump Defends Female Secret Service Agent, Praises Agents For Shielding Him

During a campaign rally in Minnesota on Saturday, former President Trump praised the Secret Service agents who shielded him during the attempted assassination in Butler County, Pennsylvania.

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[memeshrts]

never forget the brave fireman who died that day protecting his family

[goodlookingman]

There was one female secret agent who definitely acted very quickly and courageously to cover Donald Trump… unfortunately she was so small she was not a very effective shield

[nathanmorrow]

Trump is a class act. We will be blessed to have him lead our country.

[silviawassef]

That’s nice of him to speak with gratitude about the secret agents.

[jeff]

She couldn't cover the nearly 6ft 4 inch Trump...but it wasn't for lack of effort--agreed ! I love that Trump proudly recognizes her effort...This is what the authentic Donald Trump ultimately does. He isn't afraid to openly acknowledge effort or success.

[joyciejd]

Not a negative comment about anyone's bravery but Trump looks to be a foot taller than the woman assigned to "shield" him. It was a really bad decision to assign that agent to him.

[victorm.aboytes]

She was fearless and shielded his belly and his Big Heart or whatever she could cover.. HEROES DON'T BACK DOWN!!

[Dan.]

The agent with her hair tied up was on point. Sure she was small but she was all in.

[Plumbing.repairs]

Thank you Trump for not dividing people and great praise, bringing up just the positives.

[ThailandDantotherescue]

The one by his side was fearless and did not hesitate.

[janieraltreche]

The one woman that jump on trump at least had heart.I can respect that even if I don’t think she should be a part of the detail.the one the ducked and hid behind trump needs to be fired and never work security again.

[roelramirez]

HEROS SAY FIGHT..FIGHT..FIGHT & Cowards Say Bye-Bye I'm OUT!!

[JohnCampos-uwrh]

She did her job. She’s not as big and tall and strong as a man, yet she threw herself in front of President Trump the same way a man or any person answering the call of duty would. She is a hero.

[JasonJackson-dkyp]

Trump is very gracious and grateful! What a leader!

[sajanim]

Yep, ONE of the women WAS right in the middle of it, and she deserves all the credit we give the men. Can't help how short she was, but she stood tall that day :). WTG lady.

[jennyv]

I can't believe in 2016 they were able to convince me that he is a bad person.... The more I learn about him, the more he I respect him... Trump not just 2024, Trump

[NoelG]

Yeah, the blonde female agent with ponytail did do a great job.

[shanehollander]

Our movement has tapped into what made 🇺🇸 great in the first place ! Love, Liberty, Freedom & moral fortitude !!

[alexanderlapp]

Trump is smart to publicly praise the people who are there to protect him. A quarterback needs to give credit to his offensive line, how much more should a president praise the people there to peotect him from bullets.

[UniversalPatriots]

Hulk said it best " Enough is Enough " !