I have no way to confirm this, but as I understand it based on conversations being bandied about, Trump's rally and request for police and motorcycle officer assistance was made weeks ago as his touring dates and cities are planned way in advance.

Jill's unexpected 'impromptu trip' for the same day and area was decided only a few days before the event, suggesting she purposely planned her photo-op at the identical time and nearby cities to dilute the available officers that could be provided. If she was in on the assassination attempt plan, and chose this last-minute event to snipe Trump's best team and most experienced officers for herself, then she is complicit in this debacle.

Apparently, they've categorized Trump's security needs below hers as she is a 'current' and he is a 'former', giving her first pick. This 'secondary priority' steams me and is ripe for another discussion for another time.

I'm also wondering if Trump might actually pay his volunteer motorcade officers a nice bonus payment, and if so, when he put the call out weeks ago, these two got approval to act as motorcade officers for Trump ($$) before Jill's request even came in.

BUT MY BIG QUESTION IS - Since when do First Ladies traveling WITHOUT THE PRESIDENT get a motorcade??? HOW BIG IS JILL'S EGO?

I have no way to confirm this, but as I understand it based on conversations being bandied about, Trump's rally and request for police and motorcycle officer assistance was made weeks ago as his touring dates and cities are planned way in advance.

Jill's unexpected 'impromptu trip' for the same day and area was decided only a few days before the event, suggesting she purposely planned her photo-op at the identical time and nearby cities to dilute the available officers that would be available to be provided. If she was in on the assassination attempt, and chose this plan to snipe Trump's team and best available officers for herself, then she is complicit in this debacle.

Apparently, they've categorized Trump's security needs below hers as she is a 'current' and he is a 'former', giving her first pick. This 'secondary priority' steams me and is food for another discussion for another time.

I'm also wondering Trump's motorcade is paid by Trump, and if he put the call out weeks ago, these two got approval to act as motorcade officers for Trump (at a nice pay bump) before Jill's request even came in.

BUT MY BIG QUESTION IS - Since when do First Ladies traveling WITHOUT THE PRESIDENT for a small 'photo op/rally' get a motorcade???