The President’s bodyguards have one job. And they couldn’t even do that.
Now Secret Service was eviscerated for putting Trump in harm’s way.
Demanding Accountability for Security Failures
The suspension of six Secret Service agents tasked with protecting President Donald Trump during a July 13, 2024, campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has sparked widespread calls for accountability, with Republican leaders and supporters praising Trump’s resilience while demanding answers.
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida called the suspensions “the absolute bare minimum,” writing on X, “Given the shocking security failures that day, this is the absolute bare minimum.”
The incident, where 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired eight shots from an AR-15-style rifle, grazing Trump’s ear and tragically killing 50-year-old firefighter Corey Comperatore, underscored the need for robust security measures to protect America’s leaders.
Trump’s unwavering commitment to his campaign despite the attack highlights his dedication to the American people, fueling demands for stronger oversight of the Secret Service.
Exposing Systemic Issues in Protection
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah amplified concerns, posting on X about the suspensions and responding to a user’s question, “Why didn’t this happen a long time ago?” with, “The Deep State is deliberately slow.”
His remarks point to broader frustrations with bureaucratic delays that Trump has consistently vowed to tackle.
The Secret Service confirmed the disciplinary actions in February 2025, ahead of a Senate report detailing the Butler failures.
The agency faced further scrutiny after a second assassination attempt on Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida, which led to the resignation of then-Director Kimberly Cheatle.
These incidents highlight the challenges Trump faces in ensuring his safety while leading a movement to restore America’s strength, with supporters rallying behind his call for accountability and reform within federal agencies.
Honoring Victims and Supporting Trump’s Leadership
The Butler tragedy, where Comperatore heroically shielded his family before losing his life, has intensified public outcry, with retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer stating on X that the Secret Service’s “incompetence cost a life.”
President Trump’s survival of two assassination attempts demonstrates his courage and resolve to put America first, inspiring supporters to demand justice for Comperatore and stronger protections for their leader.
As the Senate prepares to release its report, the suspensions signal a step toward addressing the failures, but many, including Luna and Lee, argue more decisive action is needed.
