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Hawley Releases Report on Secret Service Failures in July 13 Trump Assassination Attempt in Butler, PA

Sep 20, 2024, 05:20 PM

Senator Josh Hawley has released a 22-page whistleblower report detailing significant failures by the United States Secret Service (USSS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in connection with the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, PA. 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 many DHS personnel were unfamiliar with security protocols, and only a limited number had received proper training. The Secret Service has admitted to communication breakdowns with local law enforcement, which hampered their performance. Acting US Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe acknowledged planning deficiencies and promised that employees would be held accountable. The findings of the report are highly damaging to the credibility of the Secret Service and include new allegations about their failures.