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Secret Service Agents Placed on Leave After July 13 Trump Assassination Attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania

Aug 23, 2024, 02:38 PM

Multiple Secret Service agents have been placed on administrative leave following an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. The agents involved include personnel from the Pittsburgh field office, with reports indicating that at least five agents are affected, including one from Trump's personal protective team. The House Oversight Committee has called for accountability within the Secret Service, citing historic failures that led to the attempt on Trump's life.