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Secret Service Agents on Leave After July 13 Trump Assassination Attempt in Butler, PA

Aug 23, 2024, 03:12 PM

Multiple Secret Service agents have been placed on administrative leave following an investigation into an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13. Among those placed on leave are at least five agents, including members of Trump's personal protective team and the head of the Pittsburgh field office, Kevin Rojek. The investigation is examining the actions of these agents leading up to and during the incident. The would-be assassin was identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks.