Overview

• Senate and GAO investigations found that credible tips on an assassination plot were not shared with local law enforcement and at least 10 security asset requests went unfulfilled ahead of the July 2024 Butler rally.
• Former Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigned and six agents were suspended without pay for 10 to 42 days following the release of final bipartisan oversight reports.
• Lawmakers approved $1.17 billion to fund reforms including formalized protocols for asset requests, expanded counter-drone capabilities and closer integration with state and local agencies.
• The Secret Service has since adopted new measures such as dedicated mobile command posts at large events, enhanced aerial surveillance units and mandatory counter-sniper deployments at presidential campaign rallies.
• One year on, questions persist over the shooter’s motive in the Thomas Matthew Crooks attack, which grazed President Trump’s ear and killed one rallygoer.