Secret Service Admits Failures in July 13 Trump Assassination Attempt, Trump Wounded

Sep 20, 2024, 06:04 PM

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald L. Rowe Jr. has acknowledged significant failures in the agency's handling of security at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. During a press conference, Rowe detailed the findings of an internal investigation, which identified communication gaps, technical difficulties with drones, and a lack of diligence as primary factors contributing to the attempted assassination, during which Trump was wounded in the ear. Rowe emphasized the need for a 'paradigm shift' in how the Secret Service conducts its protective operations and stated that employees responsible for the failures will be held accountable. He also noted that there was complacency among some agents, which led to a breach of security protocols. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected in the coming weeks.