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Security Failures Under Scrutiny After Trump Assassination Attempt

Questions arise about communication lapses and rooftop security at Pennsylvania rally where former president was injured.

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David Hogg speaks during March for Our Lives on June 11, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

Overview

  • Former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt that killed one and wounded two others.
  • Authorities had identified the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, as a suspicious person before the attack.
  • Law enforcement and the Secret Service are being questioned about why Trump was allowed to take the stage despite security concerns.
  • The lack of rooftop security and communication breakdowns are key focus areas in ongoing investigations.
  • Crooks' motives remain unclear, with investigators examining his background and encrypted communications.