Review Panel Urges Secret Service Overhaul After Trump Assassination Attempt

A report highlights critical failures in the Secret Service's response to the July attack in Pennsylvania, calling for new leadership and systemic reforms.

The Independent Review Panel identified significant security lapses during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The report describes the Secret Service as bureaucratic and complacent, failing to adapt to evolving risks and technologies.
Key failures included communication breakdowns and inadequate site security, allowing the gunman to circumvent protective measures with ease.
The panel recommends appointing a new director from outside the agency to address systemic issues and improve critical thinking among personnel.
Former Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle resigned post-attack, with Acting Director Ronald Rowe pledging comprehensive organizational reforms.