Secret Service failed to implement security measures ahead of Trump assassination attempt

The Government Accountability Office's report reveals that the Secret Service failed to implement security measures to prevent the assassination attempt on President Trump during a July 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Communication failures and inadequate guidance for agents contributed to this oversight. Despite warnings about a potential threat, local law enforcement remained unaware due to the agency’s "siloed practice for sharing classified threat information."

The report highlights planning and resource allocation mistakes. Following the shooting, which injured Trump and killed one rally attendee, Chuck Grassley criticized the Secret Service's mismanagement and noted the Biden administration's denial of security enhancement requests. Grassley emphasized the need for improved internal communication and resources for the agency.

The report can be reviewed HERE