At a rally in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a man in the crowd threw his cell phone at President Trump as he was leaving the stage on Thursday. The incident was quickly controlled by Trump’s security team, who swiftly intervened and kicked the phone away. While the phone hit the ground and broke upon impact, it narrowly missed Trump, raising concerns about the potential for serious injury.
If the phone had struck Trump, it could have caused significant harm, as cell phones are surprisingly heavy and durable when thrown. In fact, some observers online noted the dangerous potential, as cell phones have been rigged to explode in assassination attempts around the world. One user on X, vDarkness Falls, pointed out, “Throwing a cell phone at President Trump is uncalled for and just plain STUPID considering cell phones have been rigged around the world to explode to assassinate people.”
The video of the incident, posted online by user ZacharyClark from Pennsylvania, shows Trump’s security detail reacting in real-time, with one agent even risking injury by kicking the phone out of Trump’s path. While no serious harm was done, many have questioned the motivations of the man who threw the phone. “No ACTUAL Trump supporter would just throw their phone at Trump,” vDarkness Falls continued, speculating on the intent behind the throw.
This isn’t the first time a phone has been thrown at Trump. Back in 2019, during an NRA convention, a man tossed a phone at him, leading to the individual’s quick arrest. Although details about Thursday’s thrower are still emerging, the incident has raised questions about security at public rallies, particularly as tensions remain high in the lead-up to the election.
As of now, there’s been no official statement on any arrests related to the incident, but the video is circulating widely, fueling discussion about rally safety and security.
Trump’s Allentown rally was one of several stops this week, drawing large crowds as he rallies his base in Pennsylvania. For his part, Trump seemed unfazed by the incident, continuing to work the crowd as he exited the arena. With security protocols tightened and vigilance high, this incident serves as a reminder of the ever-present security challenges for high-profile political figures.
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