Watchdogs flag gaps that enabled 2024 Trump assassination attempt, prompting Secret Service reforms

A DHS inspector general report found that the Secret Service missed opportunities to detect, warn, and secure against a 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump due to policy gaps, limited intelligence sharing, and understaffing. The agency has since reformed leadership, expanded security measures (e.g., bullet-resistant glass), and accelerated hiring, with progress on most congressional recommendations and ongoing efforts to address staffing and burnout.