Secret Service Criticized for Security Failures at Trump Rally Shooting

A Senate report highlights critical lapses in planning and communication that led to an assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs found significant failures in the Secret Service's security planning for Trump's July rally.
Key issues included poor communication with local law enforcement and failure to secure a building with a clear line of sight to the rally site.
The report criticized the lack of leadership and defined responsibilities within the Secret Service's advance team, leading to disorganized security measures.
In response to the assassination attempt, the Secret Service has implemented enhanced security protocols for Trump's return to Butler, including additional personnel and advanced technology.
The U.S. government remains concerned about potential threats from Iran, which has been linked to plots against former and current U.S. officials, including Trump.