After the assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Trump, the Secret Service came under heavy criticism. An internal investigation has now confirmed serious errors: Agents missed multiple opportunities to block footage of Trump.
Communications breakdowns contributed to the first attempt to assassinate former US President Donald Trump in July, according to the Secret Service. An internal investigation revealed several communication failures, including exchanges with local emergency services, said Ronald Rowe, the agency’s executive director.
Some important information was not sent through the regular communication channel and therefore did not reach everyone, he said. Emergency services radio on different frequencies. Even though problems were identified early, they were not reported to superiors and were not corrected.
“Out of resources”
Rowe said the individual agents who pre-screened the site were careless, resulting in a breach of security protocols. “These employees will be held accountable.” He stressed that various technical and organizational changes have been initiated since the attack.
After the attack, Trump also received the protection afforded to the current president. At the same time, Rove noted the special burden placed on the Secret Service by an election year and several high-profile events. “We have limited resources, and we’re pushing those resources to the max right now.”
In mid-July, a gunman opened fire on Trump at a Republican campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. One bystander at the rally was killed and two others were injured. Trump’s right ear was injured. The accused was killed by security forces.
The Secret Service is under fire
The Secret Service is responsible for protecting high-ranking politicians, including the current president, but also former incumbents or presidential candidates like Trump.
After the assassination attempt on the Republican party, there was a lot of criticism of the Secret Service’s approach because, despite all security measures, the shooter managed to get to a nearby roof with a direct view of the stage. There were also signs that the young man had already observed his behavior before Trump appeared, but the former president was still allowed to enter the stage.
Kimberly Seittle, then head of the Secret Service, admitted the service had failed after the attack and later resigned. Rowe stepped forward and said he was “embarrassed” by the failures at the crime scene.
Second Attack attempt It raises more questions
Another incident happened a few days ago: the Secret Service shot and killed a gunman hiding in bushes while the former president was playing on Trump’s golf course in Florida.
The suspect fled without firing a shot, but was arrested and charged a short time later. Authorities believe he also wanted to kill Trump.
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