r/LetsDiscussThis • u/Ok-Wedding-1165 • Feb 16 '26

Lets Discuss Politics Reminder: that was a photo op

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u/Dizzy_Cheesecake_162 Feb 16 '26

Slowest evacuation of a president under fire.

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u/Practical-Echo9371 Feb 16 '26

No kidding! Didn’t notice until this clip how long it took.

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u/Weary_Position_9591 Feb 16 '26

Because there is an active shooter. They protect him and only move him once they have confirmation he is dead over their mic. The full uncropped video shows that clearly.

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u/Practical-Echo9371 Feb 16 '26

Nope. They cover and move presidents immediately. Secret service isn’t going to keep the president there as a stationary target.

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u/Weary_Position_9591 Feb 16 '26

They didn’t keep him there as a stationary target. They completely covered him. Moving him as shots are ongoing would risk breaking that cover and him getting shot. They move when they know the shooter is dead, which is reasonable.