Secret Service Takes Action After Trump Assassination Attempt Failures

Fri Jul 11 2025 01:23:32 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Secret Service Takes Action After Trump Assassination Attempt Failures

Suspensions issued to six personnel following security failures at a Pennsylvania rally last year.


The US Secret Service has suspended six staff members for their failures during a rally for Donald Trump, where an assassination attempt occurred, leaving one man dead and Trump narrowly escaping injury.



The U.S. Secret Service has taken significant steps in response to a security breach during a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, which resulted in a gunman attempting to assassinate Trump. According to Deputy Director Matt Quinn, six personnel have been suspended due to what he described as an "operational failure" during the event. The shooter, Matthew Crooks, opened fire, fatally wounding an audience member, while a bullet grazed Trump's ear before agents swiftly evacuated him.

Quinn explained that the suspensions, lasting between 10 to 42 days without pay or benefits, underscore the agency's commitment to accountability. While details about the suspended staff's identities and roles are not disclosed, media reports suggest the penalties may not have been implemented yet.

The announcement comes just ahead of the anniversary of the tragic July 13, 2024, incident, which prompted intense scrutiny of the Secret Service and resulted in the resignation of Kimberly Cheatle, the agency’s former director. A Senate report last September revealed that multiple security lapses contributed to the assassination attempt, noting failures in communication and preparation. A subsequent House taskforce report deemed the attack preventable, highlighting a critical failure to secure the rooftop from which Crooks fired shots.

In the aftermath of the attack, Trump's security protocol has been intensified. A second assassination attempt was averted in September when another assailant was found lurking near Trump’s golf course in Florida.

Quinn has expressed determination to implement necessary changes within the agency, including the use of military-grade drones and mobile command posts to enhance field operations, emphasizing a proactive approach to security moving forward.

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