Secret Service Director and Congressman Clash During Trump Assassination Hearing

A heated exchange over 9/11 memorial security overshadowed testimony on Secret Service reforms following two assassination attempts on President-elect Trump.

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe and Rep. Pat Fallon engaged in a shouting match during a House task force hearing on security failures related to two assassination attempts on Donald Trump.
Fallon accused Rowe of compromising security at a 9/11 memorial event for personal visibility, while Rowe defended his presence as a tribute to fallen Secret Service members.
The hearing focused on the Secret Service's acknowledged failures during the July 13 Butler, Pennsylvania rally, where a gunman wounded Trump and killed one attendee.
Rowe outlined reforms, including improved agent training, enhanced communication systems, and increased staffing for protective details to prevent future lapses.
The task force, which has conducted extensive investigations, is set to release its final report by December 13, detailing recommendations to address systemic issues.