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Hawley Unveils Whistleblower Report on Secret Service Failures in July 13 and Second Trump Assassination Attempts

Sep 20, 2024, 05:39 PM

Senator Josh Hawley has unveiled a 22-page whistleblower report detailing significant failures by the United States Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in connection with the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The report highlights multiple security lapses, including the absence of Secret Service intelligence units at the Butler rally and inadequate security at the hospital where Trump was treated. Additionally, it reveals that a majority of DHS personnel were unfamiliar with security protocols, and many had only received minimal training. The whistleblower's allegations are highly damaging to the credibility of the Secret Service. Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe has admitted to planning deficiencies and communication breakdowns with local law enforcement, promising a sweeping overhaul and accountability for the employees involved. The report also addresses a second attempt on Trump's life at his golf course, where the Secret Service failed to account for known vulnerabilities, allowing the shooter to lie in wait for 12 hours.