Secret Service's Failures Laid Bare in Trump Rally Shooting Report

A report highlights several breakdowns by the Secret Service and local law enforcement during a July rally where former President Donald Trump was shot. Failures include poor communication, unmitigated security risks, and complacency among some agents. Recommendations aim to prevent similar incidents in the future.

A newly released report enumerates multiple failures by the Secret Service and local law enforcement, which led to former President Donald Trump being shot at a July rally. The findings reveal significant lapses in communication, security measures, and agent alertness.

The five-page document, summarizing a still-finalizing report, highlighted missed opportunities to prevent the shooting. It details how agents failed to resolve line-of-sight vulnerabilities and did not ensure cohesive communication with local police. These errors left Trump vulnerable to gunfire from an unsecured roof.

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. acknowledged the lapses and stressed the importance of learning from them. The findings come in the wake of the Secret Service coming under fresh scrutiny following another recent incident involving Trump.

(With inputs from agencies.)