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Secret Service Accused of Interfering in July 13th Trump Assassination Attempt Probe

Nov 1, 2024, 04:35 PM

The U.S. Secret Service has been accused of interfering with a Department of Homeland Security Inspector General (DHS OIG) investigation into the July 13th assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, PA. Secret Service managers reportedly sent emails to staff, demanding that they inform their supervisors of any contact from the Inspector General. Emails show that the Secret Service is still not abiding by proper protocols. Senator Chuck Grassley expressed concerns about the interference, stating that it has a chilling effect on whistleblowers and prevents transparency. The Secret Service has released a summary of its internal 'Mission Assurance' investigation, which aligns with the findings of the House Task Force on the Assassination Attempt. The report highlights multiple failures, including staffers' acceptance of clear line-of-sight risks. Operational enhancements are ongoing, but the failures could merit disciplinary actions. The organized response was deemed not appropriate.