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DHS Inspector General Investigates Secret Service's Handling of Trump’s July 13 Rally Security After Assassination Attempt

Jul 17, 2024, 12:59 PM

The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general has initiated an investigation into the U.S. Secret Service's handling of security for former President Donald Trump during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. The investigation follows an attempted assassination of Trump at the event by a gunman. The inspector general, Joseph Cuffari, appointed by Trump and confirmed by the Senate in 2019, is leading the inquiry to evaluate the Secret Service's security processes and protocols during the weekend rally.