Secret Service Criticized for Lack of Sniper Protection During Trump Shooting
The US Secret Service faces criticism after a shooter targeted former President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The absence of snipers due to a 'sloped roof' has raised safety concerns. An independent review has been ordered to investigate the incident.
The US Secret Service is under intense scrutiny after a shooter targeted former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, from a roof without a sniper team in place.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle explained the absence of snipers was due to the 'sloped roof' of the building, raising safety concerns.
Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks used an AR-style semi-automatic rifle, injuring Trump and two others while killing firefighter Corey Comperatore before being fatally shot by Secret Service snipers.
The event has prompted criticism over the agency's failure to protect high-profile figures, leading President Joe Biden to announce an independent review of the incident.
Cheatle acknowledged the mistake but refused to resign, and the Secret Service has vowed full cooperation with the review.
The attack, which occurred 130 yards away from Trump, also led to a security review for future events, including the upcoming Republican National Convention.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle explained the absence of snipers was due to the 'sloped roof' of the building, raising safety concerns.
Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks used an AR-style semi-automatic rifle, injuring Trump and two others while killing firefighter Corey Comperatore before being fatally shot by Secret Service snipers.
The event has prompted criticism over the agency's failure to protect high-profile figures, leading President Joe Biden to announce an independent review of the incident.
Cheatle acknowledged the mistake but refused to resign, and the Secret Service has vowed full cooperation with the review.
The attack, which occurred 130 yards away from Trump, also led to a security review for future events, including the upcoming Republican National Convention.