Secret Service Under Fire Following Trump Assassination Attempt
Security Failures Lead to Reassignments
Multiple Secret Service personnel from the Pittsburgh Field Office and one member of Donald Trump’s security detail involved in advance planning for Trump’s July 13 rally have been reassigned to administrative duties and ordered to work from home. This decision comes amidst intense scrutiny following an assassination attempt that exposed significant lapses in security.
Investigations Underway
As the Secret Service faces criticism for allowing a gunman to fire eight rounds at the former president, the agency has been pressured by lawmakers to take disciplinary action against those responsible for the event preparation. Acting Deputy Director Ronald Rowe indicated that actions would await the completion of ongoing investigations, including internal reviews and congressional inquiries.
- Multiple reassigned personnel.
- Congressional investigations launched.
- Secret Service admits operational failures.
Commitment to Accountability
In response to these issues, Chief of Communications for the U.S. Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, affirmed the agency's commitment to examining policy violations and ensuring accountability among its personnel. The Secret Service maintains high professional standards, promising thorough investigations into the events in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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