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A recent House investigation uncovered a series of errors that contributed to the July 13th assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The report highlights a “litany” of failures, including the lack of proper security on a nearby rooftop from where the gunman fired.
The report also criticizes the Secret Service’s lack of experience in planning high-risk events and communication breakdowns during the incident. It recommends that the agency reduce the number of people it protects and review its investigative role to focus on its primary mission of protecting the president and other key leaders.
The Secret Service has faced intense scrutiny since the attempt, with its former director resigning amidst bipartisan anger. The report suggests that Congress and the Department of Homeland Security consider transferring or eliminating additional protective duties to prioritize the agency’s core mission.