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Sen. Hawley Criticizes Secret Service Following Trump Assassination Attempt

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., questions Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, as he and others appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on online child safety on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 in

Senator Josh Hawley expressed concerns on Tuesday regarding the Secret Service following the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at one of his golf courses in Florida over the weekend. Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, highlighted the proximity of the golf course to Trump's residence, emphasizing that the shooter had ample time to plan the attack.

Hawley drew parallels to a previous incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, where another attempted assassin was able to position themselves strategically without being detected by the Secret Service until shots were fired. He criticized the lack of proactive measures taken by the Secret Service in both cases, deeming the situation as 'totally unacceptable.'

Hawley highlighted proximity of golf course to Trump's residence in Florida.
Senator Hawley expressed concerns about Secret Service following assassination attempt on Trump.
He drew parallels to a previous incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an attempted assassin went undetected.

The senator called for accountability within the Secret Service, stating that the issues observed may stem from leadership at the top. He emphasized the need for the Secret Service to provide explanations and address the lapses in security that allowed the recent assassination attempt to occur.

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