Police in Nassau County have confirmed that there is no ongoing threat at the site of former President Donald Trump’s rally on Long Island, despite earlier concerns over a suspicious car near the venue. Reports initially surfaced suggesting explosives may have been found, but authorities have clarified that this was not the case.
A spokesperson from the Nassau County Police Department addressed the situation, stating that while there was a “suspicious occurrence” ahead of Trump’s rally, any claims of an explosive device were unfounded. The area has been deemed secure, and the rally, where thousands of Trump supporters are gathering, is set to proceed as planned.
This scare follows a recent incident just days prior, where a man with a rifle was arrested after allegedly stalking Trump at his Palm Beach golf club. As a result, both local police and the Secret Service remain vigilant, ensuring heightened security at public appearances by the former president.
Thousands are expected to attend the rally at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island Wednesday evening, the first since a thwarted assassination attempt at his Florida golf club over the weekend.
A man with a rifle was arrested after being spotted in a makeshift sniper’s nest with an AK-47 as Trump was about to pass the area during a round of golf.
Investigators found a pickup truck parked outside the assassin’s home in Hawaii adorned with a Kamala Harris bumper sticker.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder emphasized that his department is working closely with the Secret Service to ensure the safety of everyone attending. Earlier concerns arose over a suspicious car near the venue, but police have since confirmed there was no explosive threat. With security heightened, the rally is moving forward as planned, drawing a massive crowd of Trump supporters.
