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Trump assassination attempt reveals a major security breakdown – but doesn’t necessarily heighten the risk for political violence, a former FBI official explains

As investigators analyze what led 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks to try to assassinate former president Donald Trump – and how Crooks was able to fire at the former president at a heavily patrolled event on July 13, 2024, one thing is clear, according to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro…

The Conversation

Secret Service protocols scrutinized following Trump assassination attempt

"It was a basic oversight, but a catastrophic one," a former Secret Service agent told Axios.

Axios

Homeland Security Secretary Criticizes Secret Service After Trump Rally

Homeland Security Secretary criticizes Secret Service's security measures at Trump rally, calls for independent review to enhance protectee safety.

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How is the attempted assassination of Donald Trump being investigated?

The motives of US shooting suspect Thomas Matthew Crooks remain unknown amid FBI investigation of Trump rally shooting.

Al Jazeera

Secret Service Understaffed And Overworked, Expert Says

Learn about the challenges faced by the Secret Service in protecting high-profile individuals after an assassination attempt on former President Trump.

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US Secret Service Under Pressure After Trump Shooting

Facing growing criticism over a massive security failure, the US Secret Service on Monday vowed to cooperate with an independent review after a shooter was allowed to open fire on Donald Trump.

International Business Times

How did DEI get mixed up in the fallout over the Trump assassination attempt?

Conservative commentators, CEOs, and politicians are blaming Trump’s assassination on the hiring practices of the Secret Service, and female agents in particular.

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Congress launches investigations of security failure at Trump rally - Roll Call

Members of Congress from both parties announced plans Monday to investigate how a shooter got so close to former President Donald Trump.

Roll Call

Secret Service touts ‘strengthened’ RNC security amid criticism over Trump shooting

Director Kimberly Cheatle says she is ‘confident’ in plans as Alejandro Mayorkas slams agency over security ‘failure’

The Guardian - US

Republicans Gather For Convention, Eager To Hail Trump After Shooting

Tens of thousands of supporters are in Milwaukee on Monday for the Republican Party's convention, an historic, high-voltage gathering turbocharged by the attempted assassination of the former president.

International Business Times

Rooftop where gunman shot at Donald Trump during campaign rally 'was identified as security risk'

Thomas Matthew Crooks had his father’s AR-style rifle and was perched atop a nearby roof when some rallygoers reportedly pointed him out to local law enforcement

Evening Standard

The woman who runs the Secret Service must answer for Trump assassination attempt

Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle is in the hot seat after the Trump assassination attempt.

Fortune

US Secret Service Director Addresses Assassination Attempt On Trump

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle addresses recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, emphasizing swift action and enhanced securit...

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OPINION - The Standard View: Donald Trump has a chance to calm US politics

In the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, there are scores of urgent questions for the Secret Service to answer. Chief among them is how a man with a rifle was able to get so close to the former president.

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Salon

A moment to shame MAGA dissenters

"Republicans will exploit the assassination attempt to emphasize Trump’s near-martyrdom," Steven Beschloss predicts

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Senior Analyst Calls For US Secret Service Director's Suspension

Senior National Security Analyst calls for accountability in Secret Service's handling of assassination attempt on former President Trump. Director Cheatle...

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Security Plan For Republican National Convention In Milwaukee Unchanged

Learn about the unchanged security plan for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee despite recent events.

International Business Times

Security In Question In Trump Attack Aftermath

Questions swirled on Sunday over how one of the most protected political figures on earth, guarded by a state-of-the-art security detail, could have found himself just dozens of yards from an attacker carefully aiming a rifle at his head.

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The Independent UK

Trump fundraises off assassination attempt as Biden suspends campaign ads in aftermath of rally shooting

‘NEVER SURRENDER’ reads one Trump campaign emails sent to potential donors a day after the former president was shot in the ear

International Business Times

Pressure Cooker: Milwaukee Braces For Trump Convention

Residents and volunteers were urging a lowering of tensions Sunday in Milwaukee as Republicans descend on the city for their national convention just a day after Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally.

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President Biden Orders Security Review After Attempted Assassination

President Biden initiates security review and collaborates with Secret Service to enhance safety measures after attempted assassination of former President...

The Independent UK

‘Was something amiss?’: Ex federal agents rip Secret Service for handling of Trump rally and shooting response

The Secret Service will have to rapidly self-assess its methods and get its house in order “extremely quickly,” according to one former agent.

Roll Call

Amid tense election, Secret Service working with already boosted budget - Roll Call

Secret Service funding for the current fiscal year grew 9 percent, to nearly $3.1 billion, exceeding President Biden’s request by $78 million

The Guardian - US

Witnesses recall how Trump rally shooting unfolded: ‘We were praying for his safety’

From familiar remarks to solemn exits, attendees reflect on how the event turned to chaos

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Secret Service Investigating Attempted Assassination Of Donald Trump

Security lapses questioned after attempted assassination of former President Trump at outdoor rally. FBI leads investigation, Secret Service enhances prote...

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