The White House Strengthens Security Measures Around President Trump Following the Murder of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump's team has begun tightening security measures amid an atmosphere of shock and anger within the White House.

This was reported by the American newspaper "The Wall Street Journal" on Thursday, September 11.

The newspaper quoted a senior White House official as saying: "A ceremony at the Pentagon to commemorate the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States has been moved to a more secure location so that the American president can deliver a speech."

Security presence was also significantly increased during President Trump's attendance at a baseball game on Thursday evening at Yankee Stadium, according to the U.S. Secret Service.

The newspaper added that the president's team is having broader discussions on how to enhance his security measures, in addition to securing the events he will attend during this week.

These developments come as American police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) begin an intensive search for the sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk while he was participating in a college event in Utah.

Kirk (31 years old), who was shot dead, is a close ally of President Trump and has significantly contributed to building a support base for the president among young voters in the United States.