The U.S. Secret Service has admitted to denying certain security resource requests from former President Donald Trump’s campaign in the years leading up to an assassination attempt at the recent Butler, PA, rally.
Initially, the agency denied such claims but later acknowledged that some requests were turned down, raising significant concerns about the adequacy of the protective measures in place for the former president.
The assassination attempt occurred at a rally in Pennsylvania, where Trump narrowly escaped harm when shots were fired, one of which grazed his ear. The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in the security protocols surrounding Trump’s appearances, and the subsequent admission by the Secret Service has only amplified the scrutiny.
Critics have voiced concerns about the agency’s commitment to protecting Trump, particularly in the context of the denied security requests. These requests, reportedly aimed at enhancing security measures during Trump’s public engagements, were not granted, leading to questions about potential lapses in judgment and the prioritization of resources within the agency.
In the wake of the incident, there has been a call for a comprehensive review of the Secret Service’s procedures and decision-making processes to ensure that such oversights do not occur in the future. Lawmakers and security experts are pushing for greater transparency and accountability to restore confidence in the agency’s ability to protect high-profile figures, such as presidents, effectively.
After the assassination attempt, the Secret Service said it hadn’t denied repeated requests by Trump’s security detail for more help. It lied. Now the @nytimes and @washingtonpost have confirmed our reporting and vindicated @dbongino. What else is being covered up? pic.twitter.com/ZRy9hkA2g0
— Michael Shellenberger (@shellenberger) July 21, 2024
BREAKING: The Washington Post reports that US Security Service ‘denied requests for additional resources and personnel sought by Donald Trump’s security detail’
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) July 21, 2024
Why did Secret Service deny President Trump additional protection and resources?
They asked for two years.
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) July 21, 2024
