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86. He's out in the open frequently. Most recently on the lawn on the south side of the WH, but also

at golf courses, his more infrequent, though still held rallies (Agricultural Agenda speech in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin)

Not only was it (the driving of a monstrosity of vehicles across the reflecting pool) an unannounced "pop-up" visit, but Trump did drop his window and interacted in the open with exposure and delivered an outdoor statement/field reporter questions.

If the open-air environment of the Mall was too inherently dangerous to set foot on, the Secret Service would never have permitted him to roll down his armored window to speak to an unvetted press pool in a wide-open basin.

The choice to drive the heavy SUV contingent directly across the nearly century-old basin was not forced by a sudden security threat. Trump specifically did it to conduct a close-up vehicle tour to inspect the new "American flag blue" industrial coating he ordered. Foot Traffic Was Feasible: Construction crews and park staff were actively walking the basin floor during the visit. A brief step-out onto the pavement would have fallen well within standard Secret Service protective capabilities, especially given the lack of an assembled public crowd.

So, I call bullshit on that argument/defense of Trump's devastating lack of respect for ANYTHING or ANYONE.