Secret Service Gets Huge Wake-Up Call After Failed Trump Assassination Fallout

In a shocking turn of events, the Secret Service has finally taken action after the stunning and nearly catastrophic assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Almost a month after the terrifying incident, the agency is making headlines for its delayed response and a series of reported failures that left many questioning its competence. Now, key members of Trump’s protective detail and other involved Secret Service agents have been placed on leave, marking a significant development in this unfolding saga.

According to a Fox News report, one member of Trump’s personal security team, along with four members of the Secret Service’s Pittsburgh Field Office—including the special agent in charge—have been sidelined nearly six weeks after the attack. Although still employed, these agents are now teleworking, barred from field duty, and stripped of their investigative responsibilities. This move follows intense internal scrutiny over how the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, managed to fire multiple shots from the AGR building in Butler.

The Secret Service has faced serious criticism for its handling of the situation, with reports indicating that the agency couldn’t conduct immediate internal interviews due to a separate FBI investigation. This delay has only added fuel to the fire, as lawmakers and the public demand answers and accountability.

In a bombshell revelation, Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) disclosed that a whistleblower from the Secret Service has come forward with damning claims. The whistleblower alleges that officials at Secret Service headquarters actually discouraged agents overseeing the rally from requesting additional security assets in their formal planning request. If true, this is a disturbing indication of gross negligence and a potential cover-up within the agency.

As the U.S. Secret Service continues its mission assurance review, more disciplinary actions are likely on the horizon. Secret Service Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi confirmed that the agency is thoroughly examining the processes, procedures, and failures that led to this operational disaster. He emphasized that any violations of policy will be rigorously investigated by the Office of Professional Responsibility, hinting that the fallout may not be over yet.

This news comes on the heels of former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle’s resignation, a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked further controversy. Just one day before her departure, Cheatle faced scathing criticism from both sides of the aisle during a House Oversight Committee hearing. Critics have pointed out that her resignation was hardly a surprise, given the growing dissatisfaction with her leadership.

In a revealing segment on Fox News, host Harris Faulkner discussed the situation with Arizona GOP Rep. Andy Biggs. Faulkner, visibly stunned, noted that President Biden’s statement on Cheatle’s resignation included a curious mention of First Lady Jill Biden, who is rumored to have played a significant role in Cheatle securing her position. Faulkner speculated that Jill Biden’s inclusion in the statement hinted at the personal connections that may have influenced Cheatle’s appointment—a suggestion that raises serious questions about the professionalism and integrity of the current administration.

Rep. Biggs didn’t hold back in his response, expressing his outrage over the situation. He questioned the Biden administration’s priorities, highlighting that the only people who have been fired are low-level staffers caught smoking pot, while those responsible for the near-assassination of a former president remain employed. Biggs’s frustration was palpable as he condemned the administration’s apparent disregard for the safety and well-being of the American people.

As this scandal continues to unfold, it’s clear that the Secret Service and the Biden administration have a lot of explaining to do. The American people deserve to know how such a massive failure in security could happen—and why those responsible are being treated with kid gloves. The stakes have never been higher, and this issue isn’t going away anytime soon. Stay tuned as more details emerge and the fight for accountability continues.