Secret Service agents have resorted to using a mock White House in Atlanta, built by Hollywood producer Tyler Perry, for training scenarios due to the agency's insufficient funding for proper facilities. This revelation came to light during a podcast discussion about the agency's training equipment and spaces following an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in July.
Investigative reporter Eric Lipton revealed that the Secret Service lacks adequate training facilities, leading them to send personnel to Atlanta to train at Perry's replica White House. Additionally, the agency has utilized a retired 1960s-style airplane for Air Force One protection training.
