Security Lapses in Secret Service Protection for Former President Donald Trump

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Top officials within the Secret Service reportedly denied requests to increase security for former President Donald Trump, leading to lapses in security that were criticized after an assassination attempt on Trump at a rally.

Key Points

  • Senior officials within the Secret Service reportedly cited a lack of resources for denying requests to increase security for Trump.
  • The Secret Service faced intense criticism for security lapses after an assassination attempt on Trump at a rally.
  • The agency acknowledged that some requests for additional security may have been rejected.
  • The Secret Service did not have agents on the roof where the perpetrator of the assassination attempt was positioned due to safety concerns.

Pros

  • The Secret Service added protective resources and capabilities to Trump's security detail recently.

Cons

  • Requests for additional security resources, including agents and specialty teams, were reportedly denied by senior officials within the Secret Service.