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Trump Survives Assassination Attempt by Thomas Matthew Crooks; Secret Service Faces Security Shortcomings

Jul 15, 2024, 12:35 PM

Former U.S. President Donald Trump faced an assassination attempt during a campaign rally. The suspected shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was a known Trump supporter in high school. The Secret Service had identified the rooftop from which the shots were fired as a potential vulnerability prior to the event. Following the incident, the Secret Service increased its presence outside the White House and restricted access to the area. The agency is now facing serious questions regarding violent rhetoric, security shortcomings, and its handling of the situation. Some attributed Trump's survival to divine intervention.