Trump protected by bulletproof glass in 1st outdoor rally since shooting

• ABC News first reported last week that the USSS had recommended Trump be protected by bulletproof glass when he resumed holding outdoor rallies.

State of play: During the rally in Asheboro, N.C., that opened with his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), Trump took aim at his Democratic presidential rival Kamala Harris on national security, seeking to tie her to U.S. troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

• He also railed against former President Obama, whom he called "nasty," and ex-first lady Michelle Obama, who both took aim at Trump during their DNC speeches on Tuesday.
• Trump also addressed concerns from some Republicans, who've urged him to stick to policy rather than targeting Vice President Harris for her intelligence, racial identity, appearance and other personal factors that could alienate key voting blocs.

What they're saying: "Should I get personal or should I not get personal?" he asked the crowd, which backed the first option with cheers.

• "My advisers are fired," Trump quipped. "No, we'd rather keep it on policy. But sometimes it's hard when you're attacked from all ends."

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