He said it was his decision after consulting law enforcement, which I assume also included the Secret Service. Given the way the demonstrators had already stormed the podium inside the venue, it was the right decision. Trump had to be concerned not only about his own safety, but also his staff and supporters.
I have been a member of nine Presidential advance teams. Under the extant circumstances, there is no way the Secret Service would recommend that Trump proceed with the event. The Moveon.org, BLM, and La Raza types wanted a violent confrontation. It was already violent, but holding the event would have been catastrophic and produced images that would have been injurious to Trump's campaign.
Cruz, Rubio, and Kasich were quick to blame Trump for these unprovoked, orchestrated attacks by the Left. This is typical of the way they operate. When I was attending a Romney rally in NoVA, the Left bused in hundreds of paid black demonstrators from DC to demonstrate against Romney shouting No justice, no peace. They lined the streets outside the venue trying to stand in front of the pro-Romney signs. This is what we are up against and the MSM is distorting what is happening. It is Ferguson and Baltimore all over again.
I read that there was a plan to rush the stage.
“the police say they did not tell him to cancel. That was his decision. He is a cowardly lion.”
“...I assume also included the Secret Service.”
Of course. Trump has his own security guys, and SS. I’m sure they consulted with CPD on site.
CPD headquarters saying they didn’t suggest/tell him Trump to stop, that they had everything under control, means very little in my book. WTH else do you expect them to say. I mean Dallas PD had “everything under control” when JFK wanted to cruise the plaza.
I appreciate your thoughtful response and civility. Trump could take lessons from you. :)