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politics2 hours ago•5 min saved

DHS IG flags Secret Service missteps after agent Googled rooftop location at Butler rally

A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report found Secret Service missteps at the July 2024 Butler, Pa., Trump rally, including a counter-drone operator Googling the rooftop location of the would-be assassin and a series of communication gaps (notably 102 radio transmissions going unheard) and lack of a joint operations room, which contributed to delayed warnings as gunman Thomas Crooks fired from a roof 155 yards from the stage, mortally wounding a rally attendee and wounding Trump and several others.

via New York Post|

#counter-drone #dhs-inspector-general #donald-trump

world11 months ago•5 min saved

One Year After the Trump Shooting: Reflections on Impact and Change

A year after a shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which resulted in the death of fire chief Corey Comperatore, investigations revealed systemic security failures within the Secret Service. Despite implementing some reforms, the agency's resource limitations and structural issues, rooted in post-9/11 reforms and budget constraints, continue to challenge its protective mission. The incident underscores the need for sustained support and resources to ensure the agency's effectiveness and safety.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#agency-reform #homeland-security #secret-service

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"2024 RNC Speaker Lineup Revealed"

The 2024 Republican National Convention will feature former President Donald Trump formally accepting his party's nomination, alongside speeches from GOP leaders, Trump family members, celebrities, and business leaders. The convention themes include the economy, crime and the border, foreign policy, and Trump's vision for America's future. This event follows a recent assassination attempt on Trump at a Pennsylvania rally and occurs amid Democratic concerns about President Biden's re-election viability. Notable absences include former Vice President Mike Pence, though Nikki Haley will speak after initially not being scheduled.

via CBS News|

#2024-election #donald-trump #gop-speakers