memeorandum: GOP urges Secret Service to move protesters from park near convention arena (Josh Dawsey/Washington Post)

12:50 PM ET, April 27, 2024

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Josh Dawsey / Washington Post:

GOP urges Secret Service to move protesters from park near convention arena — The Republican Party is urging the Secret Service to move protesters farther away from the arena in Milwaukee where the party will hold its convention in July, according to a letter sent to the agency Friday and reviewed by The Washington Post.

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Chris Cameron / New York Times:

G.O.P. Asks Secret Service to Move Protesters Away From Convention Venue — The Republican National Committee said moving protesters farther away from the venue in Milwaukee would reduce the risk of confrontations. — The Republican Party sent a letter to the Secret Service on Friday urging …

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