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Secret Service Under Scrutiny After Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump at July 13 Pennsylvania Rally

Jul 21, 2024, 02:45 PM

The Secret Service is facing significant scrutiny following damning revelations about its actions leading up to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred during a rally on July 13 in Pennsylvania, where Trump sustained an injury to his ear. Kimberly Cheatle, the director of the Secret Service, is also under intense examination. A Congressional hearing is set to investigate the agency's handling of the situation, with criticisms emerging about the decision to allow Trump on stage despite security threats. The Secret Service's 'zero-fail' mission has come under question, with calls for a thorough investigation into the agency's failure to prevent the potential assassin from approaching Trump. Reporting by @AP.