Secret Service Faces Scrutiny After July 20 Attempted Assassination on Trump, Calls to Resign

Jul 21, 2024, 01:47 PM

The Secret Service is facing intense scrutiny following an attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump on July 20. The incident has led to calls for the resignation of the Secret Service chief, who had previously emphasized a 'zero fail mission.' Reports indicate that the Secret Service initially denied requests for increased security at Trump's campaign events, but later walked back these statements one week later. Trump has publicly criticized the agency, and Representative Waltz has accused Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas of dismissing concerns about the level of protection provided to Trump.