The intense security measures around Trump were highlighted through a photographer who captured an iconic photo despite bullets flying, an Iranian plot to assassinate Trump prompting Secret Service to ramp up security despite ignoring a potential threat on a rooftop. The chaotic events included a female Secret Service agent struggling to holster her weapon, erratic movements during a simulation, and a 20-year-old climbing a roof 150 yards away unnoticed. The situation raised questions of incompetence or design, leading to suspicions and chaos surrounding Trump's safety.