Many Americans have strong suspicions regarding the Secret Service and its role in Trump’s attempted assassination. But no one expected this proof.
Because now, a Secret Service whistleblower has exposed the horrific truth about the attempt on Trump’s life.
A whistleblower has exposed severe lapses within the Secret Service (USSS) that nearly resulted in the assassination of former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. These revelations raise serious concerns about the agency’s competence and dedication to protecting one of America’s most influential leaders.
The explosive allegations came to light in a letter from Senator Josh Hawley to Acting USSS Director Ronald Rowe. “A whistleblower has alleged to my office that the Secret Service Counter Surveillance Division (CSD), the division that performs threat assessment of event sites before the event occurs, did not perform its typical evaluation of the Butler site and was not present on the day,” the letter reads.
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Whistleblower tells @HawleyMO USSS Acting Director Rowe PERSONALLY DIRECTED cuts to the agents who do threat assessments for events.
Whistleblower says those agents were NOT present in Butler – and some of them had warned of security problems for months pic.twitter.com/tRNoSYKW3E
— Abigail Jackson 🇺🇸 (@abigailmarone) August 1, 2024
This omission is nothing short of scandalous. The CSD is tasked with identifying and mitigating potential security threats outside the secure perimeter.
According to the whistleblower, the absence of the CSD on the day of the rally allowed a gunman to get dangerously close, armed with a rangefinder, a device that could have enabled a deadly attack on Trump.
Senator Hawley’s letter implicates Acting Director Rowe in directing significant cuts to the CSD’s manpower, reducing the division’s capacity by twenty percent. “You did not mention this in your Senate testimony when asked directly to explain manpower reductions,” Hawley stated, highlighting an attempt by Rowe to cover up these reckless decisions.
The whistleblower further alleged that agents who were part of the threat assessment team had been sounding alarms about security vulnerabilities for months before the rally.
These warnings, evidently ignored by Rowe and his leadership team, culminated in the near-tragic event.
Senator Hawley’s demands are clear and urgent. He has requested that Rowe provide materials concerning his “personal involvement in revising, updating, or otherwise changing Secret Service policies and personnel related to CSD” by August 8. This includes records that could reveal the rationale behind the detrimental cuts to the threat assessment team.
The Senate hearing earlier this week saw Rowe facing rigorous questioning from Senator Hawley and other lawmakers. Their inquiries underscore the gravity of the situation and the need for an exhaustive investigation into the Secret Service’s actions.
In his opening statement at the Senate hearing, Rowe could not hide his failure. “I went to the roof of the AGR building where the assailant fired shots and laid in a prone position to evaluate his line of sight. What I saw made me ashamed. As a career law enforcement officer, and a 25-year veteran with the Secret Service, I cannot defend why that roof was not better secured,” he admitted.
Rowe’s admission is a glaring indictment of the Secret Service’s readiness and effectiveness. His acknowledgment of the failure to secure a critical vantage point is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that can exist even within the most elite security organizations.
These revelations have profound implications not only for the Secret Service but also for the safety of former President Trump and other high-profile figures.
The potential for internal mismanagement, particularly concerning threat assessment and resource allocation, is a significant cause for concern.
For Trump, the incident is a stark reminder of the relentless threats he faces. It also raises serious questions about the security measures in place for future events. The need for a thorough review of the Secret Service’s protocols is undeniable.
The public and lawmakers must demand transparency and accountability from the Secret Service.
The allegations from the whistleblower suggest a severe breakdown in security protocols that could have had catastrophic consequences.
It is imperative that Acting Director Rowe and his team be held accountable for these dangerous lapses. The safety of our leaders and the integrity of the Secret Service depend on it.
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