Recent survey results indicate that a significant portion of Americans believe the US Secret Service may not have taken all necessary measures to prevent the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. This sentiment is particularly strong among Republicans, with 87% expressing the view that more could have been done to avert the attack.
Historically, the Secret Service has enjoyed a positive reputation among the public. In a poll conducted last fall, 55% of Americans rated the agency as excellent or good, positioning it as the second most esteemed federal agency after the US Postal Service. However, the perception of the Secret Service appears to have shifted following the recent incident involving the former President.
