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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Bowden

Major concerns raised over Secret Service chief after shooting incident

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  • New scrutiny is being directed at the Secret Service and its director, Sean Curran, following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
  • A suspected gunman, Cole Tomas Allen, was tackled before entering the ballroom where the president and vice president were present, though no one inside was injured.
  • Real Clear Politics reports internal concerns among security officials regarding the Secret Service's capabilities, with some criticizing the security arrangements at the event.
  • White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles reportedly intends to blame Donald Trump's sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, if Curran is dismissed, as they allegedly advocated for his appointment.
  • This incident adds to a history of criticism against the Secret Service, including a near-assassination attempt on Donald Trump in 2024 and a recent failure to locate a vehicle after gunshots near the White House.

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Top Trump figures at odds over future of Secret Service chief amid claims of lax security at dinner, report claims

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