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Trump Rally Shooting Victims in First Interview Blame Secret Service for '100% Negligence'

Oct 15, 2024, 12:14 AM

Two men who were shot when a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, have spoken out in their first interview since the incident. The victims, both Trump supporters who suffered life-changing injuries, claim that the U.S. Secret Service failed them and Trump on that day in July, citing '100% negligence' in its security response. The men detailed their experiences, expressing that the Secret Service was negligent in protecting attendees at the rally. The gunman, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire during the event, injuring the two supporters.