The United States Secret Service has completed its internal review into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The agency published its completed “mission assurance” report on Friday, outlining several operational gaps that preceded the assassination attempt on the Republican presidential candidate’s life four months ago.
“July 13, 2024, was a failure for the Secret Service,” the report stated. “The protection of the President, Vice President, and major candidates for those offices is part of the vital mission of the Secret Service.”
The shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, attempted to assassinate the 45th president from the rooftop of the American Glass Research (AGR) building near the venue of his campaign rally. Trump was injured in the attack. Rally participant Corey Comperatore was killed and several others were hurt….