Whistleblower Exposes Secret Service Failures in Trump Assassination Attempt

Senator Josh Hawley’s bombshell whistleblower report exposes alarming Secret Service failures in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, raising serious questions about the agency’s competence and accountability.

At a Glance

Hawley’s 22-page report reveals a pattern of negligence and incompetence within the Secret Service
The report details multiple security lapses during the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania
New whistleblower allegations highlight absent intelligence units and poor hospital security
The Secret Service, FBI, and DHS are accused of evading accountability and obstructing investigations

Hawley Unveils Damning Report on Secret Service Failures

In a stunning development, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has released a comprehensive whistleblower report that paints a troubling picture of the United States Secret Service’s role in the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The 22-page document, shared with the House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump, exposes what Hawley describes as a “compounding pattern of negligence, sloppiness, and gross incompetence” within the agency.

The report’s findings are particularly damaging to the credibility of both the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It reveals a series of security lapses and questionable decisions that culminated in an assassination attempt that nearly succeeded. Among the most alarming revelations is the absence of Secret Service intelligence units at the Butler rally, teams typically responsible for coordinating with local law enforcement to handle reports of suspicious persons.

Hawley: New whistleblower claims on first Trump assassination attempt 'highly damaging' to Secret Service https://t.co/zSljgTKuWx

— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) September 16, 2024

Shocking Security Failures Exposed

The Hawley report outlines several critical failures in the Secret Service’s protection of former President Trump. Perhaps most concerning is the revelation that the agency declined offers to use drone technology for surveillance, despite the fact that the assassin ultimately used a drone in the attack. This decision, coupled with instructions to personnel not to request additional security resources, paints a picture of an agency woefully unprepared for the threats facing a high-profile protectee.

“On July 13, 2024, former President Donald J. Trump was nearly killed by an assassin’s bullet while hosting a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Secret Service failed to prevent it,” the Hawley report states. “It was the most stunning breakdown in presidential security since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan.” – Source

Further compounding these issues, the report alleges that law enforcement personnel abandoned their posts due to hot weather, leaving critical areas vulnerable. Additionally, questions have been raised about the qualifications of the lead agent for the Butler rally, with claims that they failed a key examination during their training.

Calls for Accountability and Reform

In the wake of these revelations, Senator Hawley is demanding answers and accountability from the Secret Service, FBI, and DHS. The report accuses these agencies of slow-walking congressional investigations, misleading the American people, and shirking responsibility. Hawley has called for a thorough investigation into key decisions made by Secret Service leadership, including the denial of counter-sniper coverage on the day of the assassination attempt.

“These agencies and their leaders have slow-walked congressional investigations, misled the American people, and shirked responsibility,” the report states.

The fallout from this report and the assassination attempts has been significant. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned, and Assistant Director Michael Plati is retiring. At least five Secret Service agents have been placed on leave pending further investigation. As the nation grapples with the implications of these security failures, there are growing calls for reform and increased oversight of the agencies tasked with protecting our nation’s leaders.