Senator James Lankford, a Republican from Oklahoma, has raised concerns following a briefing where the Secret Service appeared to shift blame onto local law enforcement for failing to sweep the roof where Thomas Matthew Crooks, the individual who attempted to shoot former President Trump, was stationed.
As the lead Republican on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee, Lankford expressed disappointment in the Secret Service's attempt to deflect responsibility during a call with Senators. He highlighted that the Secret Service is the primary agency tasked with coordinating all law enforcement efforts in such situations.
