re: I'd rather have Vance's Secret Service Agents As My Security....

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It is odd they scuttled the VP first... then again, I'm sure Vance is far more agile than Trump and can simply move faster.

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Might have been protocol - the QRF may have said, "We want guns facing forward before we move POTUS" - and it could have been that he's not going to move as quickly.

I mean, there were probably 100 guys on the floor in tuxes. You had details at almost a dozen tables, not counting the dais. Just the footprint for Rubio and Hegseth was massive, and they weren't even on the dais.

Technically Bessent is between Rubio and Hegseth in the succession order, but realistically, you had the top 4 officials in the executive branch, and the leader of the House of Representatives in a relatively small area in a technically public place, among a shite ton of other VIPs, public and private.

#Securitynightmare

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There was no security screening outside the venue.

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There was at least one report saying he was a guest at the hotel, which would have made screening outside the venue a non factor.

Democrats are saying Vance was removed first on X. THEY ARE IDIOTS. Trump was removed first.

This theory is stupidity.

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Vance isn’t 80 years old. Age makes a huge difference in one’s agility. Trump appeared to fall face down as they were moving him away with the human body shield.

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Just FYI, Trump stopped and bent down to get a crawling Melania off of the ground on the way out.

I stand corrected. Grok says this is true.

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Yes, footage and multiple reports from the April 25, 2026, White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) at the Washington Hilton confirm that Vice President JD Vance was escorted out by Secret Service agents before President Trump.

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What HappenedDuring the event, shots were fired near a security checkpoint/lobby area as a suspect (reportedly a 31-year-old man from California) attempted to breach security and fired at officers. One Secret Service agent was hit but protected by a bullet-resistant vest and is expected to recover. The suspect was quickly apprehended and is in custody, facing federal charges including assault on a federal officer and use of a firearm during a crime of violence. No injuries occurred to Trump, Vance, the First Lady, or other attendees.

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Inside the ballroom:Secret Service agents (including the counter-assault team) rapidly responded.
Vance was physically lifted/escorted from his seat at the head table first as confusion erupted—plates crashed, guests ducked or scrambled.
Agents then moved to cover and escort President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump (Trump briefly stumbled but was assisted).
The evacuation was chaotic but effective; Trump and Vance were later seen together unharmed at a White House press conference.

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Video clips widely circulated (including on Instagram, BBC, CNN, and X) show Vance being rushed out moments before Trump. Some outlets described it as agents prioritizing rapid separation of protectees via dedicated teams.

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Context and ProtocolThis aligns with standard Secret Service procedures for high-threat incidents involving multiple protectees: agents use layered, pre-assigned teams to move principals quickly to safety, often prioritizing whoever is most immediately accessible or following a specific extraction plan in a crowded ballroom setting. It does not indicate any lapse or favoritism—both leaders were safely evacuated with no harm, and Trump publicly praised the Secret Service response. The incident echoes prior threats against Trump but was contained swiftly.

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The event itself was disrupted and ultimately canceled/rescheduled. Trump addressed reporters afterward from the White House, flanked by Vance and others.Reports come from major outlets like Reuters, AP, BBC, CNN, NPR, and others, with consistent details across eyewitness accounts and official statements. Social media amplified the videos, sparking discussion about the exact order of the evacuation.

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The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) maintains detailed, classified evacuation and extraction protocols for protectees, especially the President and Vice President. These are tailored to specific venues, threats, and scenarios but follow core principles developed through decades of operational experience, advance planning, and after-action reviews.Core Principles of Secret Service Evacuation ProtocolsSecret Service protection is multi-layered and proactive. It includes:Advance teams — Scout venues, establish perimeters (inner, middle, outer), identify vulnerabilities, and rehearse emergency responses (including evacuation routes, medical contingencies, and "medevac" options).

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Dedicated protective details — Each principal (e.g., President, Vice President, First Lady) has their own team of special agents. These teams operate semi-independently but coordinate closely.
Counter Assault Team (CAT) — A specialized tactical unit that provides offensive support. CAT diverts, suppresses, or neutralizes threats (e.g., multiple assailants) to buy time for the close-protection agents to cover and evacuate the protectee(s). CAT deploys at fixed sites like events or with motorcades.

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Immediate action on threat detection — Agents prioritize "cover and evacuate." This often involves forming a human shield around the protectee, moving them low or quickly to a secure vehicle, suite, or hardened location. Agents may physically assist or carry the protectee if needed.

In a "shots fired" or breach scenario, the goal is rapid separation from the threat while maintaining situational awareness. Protocols emphasize speed, coordination, and minimizing exposure. Exact sequences are pre-planned where possible but adapt in real time based on threat location, venue layout, and agent positioning.Handling Multiple Protectees (e.g., President + Vice President)When the President and Vice President are together (as at the 2026 WHCD), protocols account for simultaneous but parallel extractions:Separate teams handle each principal to avoid single-point failure.
Extraction order and timing depend on factors like:Physical proximity and accessibility of each protectee.
Pre-assigned roles and rehearsed plans for that specific event.
Immediate threat vecto

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JD Vance was completely removed from the stage before anyone even got to Trump.

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What video are you watching? Baldy got to Trump before anyone got to Vance.... they just didnt move Trump immediately.

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They really should have podiums and any seating areas have ballistic shields (non conspicuous) leaving a much smaller target and a space to duck into for cover.

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Usually steel plates are behind the table skirt and in the podium. That’s why they have them duck down behind it.

We also learned that at Butler the bunting around the edge of the stage is just a cover for steel plates.

From a different view, I am pretty sure I saw an "agent??" stand directly in front of Trump from the direction the shots were fired.

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