Secret Service Faces Scrutiny After July 13 Assassination Attempt on Trump in Butler, PA

Jul 22, 2024, 12:35 PM

The U.S. Secret Service is facing intense scrutiny following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13. The agency, led by Director Kimberly Cheatle, is under fire for its handling of the incident, with reports indicating that the Secret Service skipped a security briefing and did not plan to send snipers to the rally. Trump, who was wounded in the ear during the attempt, has publicly criticized the Secret Service for its failures. Cheatle has expressed her willingness to cooperate with an independent security review and a Blue Ribbon Panel has been established to investigate the agency's actions. Congressional hearings are underway to address the agency's failures, with lawmakers demanding accountability and better protection measures for high-profile figures. Additionally, the murder of rally-goer Corey Comperatore is also under investigation.