On Anniversary of Trump Attack, Secret Service 'Laser-Focused' on Agency Reform
BUTLER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, JUL 12 – The Secret Service introduced military-grade drones and mobile command posts costing up to $1.5 million to improve communication and prevent security failures from the 2024 Trump rally attack.
- One year after the Butler rally attack, the Secret Service introduced military-grade drones and mobile command posts costing up to $1.5 million to enhance security.
- The Secret Service's planning failures included an undetected drone flight, abandoned farm equipment plans, and unauthorized plan changes without senior approval, leading to security lapses at the rally.
- Evidence shows Corey Comperatore was killed, two attendees wounded and Trump’s ear grazed; two wounded, including James Copenhaver, remain in treatment while the Independent Review Panel cited “bureaucratic, complacent” lapses.
- Following the internal review, the Secret Service suspended six personnel without pay and deployed advanced drones and mobile command posts, aiming to address past failures and enhance security, according to deputy director Matt Quinn.
- One year after the Butler attack, the Secret Service plans drone fleet showcases, congressional subpoenas FBI records, and Director Curran commits to zero-fail security reforms.
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Commentary: One Year Since Butler, There's A Lot to Be Thankful For - The Pennsylvania Daily Star
July 13 marks the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pa. Thankfully, his life was spared that day by the grace of God, and he was able to continue his re-election campaign to reclaim the presidency. Now that his “One Big Beautiful Bill” is the law of the land, the American people have reason to once again be hopeful for a better future for themselves, their families and their beloved country. The post…
Secret Service briefed on threat to Trump ten days before Butler shooting: GAO - Washington Examiner
The Secret Service received a warning about a possible attempt on President Donald Trump’s life 10 days before he was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania, but failed to alert the local law enforcement agencies tasked with securing the event, according to a government report released on Saturday. The Government Accountability Office report, requested by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), highlighted various security lapses made by the Secret Service in the ru…
HUGE: Secret Service Knew There Was a Credible Threat Against Trump's Life 10 Days Before Butler Rally Where Trump was Shot and Innocent Supporter was Killed - DID NOT SHARE WITH STAFF ON GROUND
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that the Secret Service during Biden’s presidency did not alert the team responsible for securing Trump’s July 13, 2024, rally, where an assassination attempt was made, despite being made aware of a threat against Trump’s life ten days prior.
By Whitney Wild, Holmes Lybrand and Sean Lyngaas, CNN One year after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, deep frustration has set in at the Secret Service over the agency's response to the security lapses that day. In interviews with CNN, a dozen current and former federal law enforcement officials and lawmakers describe a general lack of accountability, especially for top Secret Service officials and those agents on Trump's team at the…
By Whitney Wild, Holmes Lybrand and Sean Lyngaas, CNN One year after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, deep frustration has set in at the Secret Service over the agency's response to the security lapses that day. In interviews with CNN, a dozen current and former federal law enforcement officials and lawmakers describe a general lack of accountability, especially for top Secret Service officials and those agents on Trump's team at the…
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