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Senate Probe Reveals Secret Service Failures in July Pennsylvania Trump Assassination Attempt

Sep 25, 2024, 09:05 AM

An internal investigation by the U.S. Secret Service and a Senate probe have revealed significant failures in the security planning and execution ahead of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident, which occurred at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July earlier this year, highlighted complacency among Secret Service employees and a lack of attention to detail. The Senate report described the failures as 'foreseeable' and 'preventable,' noting that these lapses directly contributed to the attempt on Trump's life. Specific issues included communication breakdowns, inadequate planning, and the inexperience of some agents. One inexperienced agent reportedly had to call a toll-free number for help while flying a drone. Additionally, the lead Secret Service agent at the rally was aware of credible intelligence regarding the threat but failed to raise the alarm.