Bipartisan report highlights Secret Service technology flaws and avoidable errors in Trump shooting incident

A bipartisan Senate report criticized the Secret Service for making “foreseeable” and “preventable” mistakes that led to a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump in July. The report highlighted problems with communication, responsibilities not being clearly defined, and a lack of cooperation between the Secret Service and local law enforcement. It also pointed out technological issues within the Secret Service, including problems with a counter unmanned aircraft system during the rally. The Secret Service’s internal report acknowledged overall responsibility for the failure but did not specify individual errors. Senators raised concerns about the lack of transparency from the Department of Homeland Security and emphasized the need for a clear chain of command in future security operations. The report was described as interim, and further investigation is ongoing. Senator Ron Johnson accused the Secret Service of stonewalling the congressional investigation and called for subpoenas to be issued. The report concluded that a series of errors and failures in planning and coordination led to the tragic events, highlighting the need for improved management within the Secret Service to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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