Congressional Task Force Highlights Failures in Secret Service After Trump Assassination Attempts

Leaders from a bipartisan task force cite leadership gaps, communication issues, and cultural problems within the Secret Service as key factors in security breakdowns.

• The bipartisan House task force investigated two assassination attempts on President-elect Donald Trump in July and September 2024, uncovering critical security lapses.
• Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe admitted to operational failures and emphasized the need for structural reforms and improved training within the agency.
• Task force members pointed to a 'culture of silence' within the Secret Service, where agents were reportedly discouraged from raising safety concerns during critical moments.
• The investigation revealed poor planning, communication failures, and inadequate use of technology, such as a malfunctioning drone during the July 13 attack in Butler, Pennsylvania.
• Efforts to obtain information on the motivations and affiliations of the perpetrators have been hindered by the Justice Department and FBI, citing ongoing investigations.

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