A majority of Americans rate the Secret Service's job as 'fair' or 'poor' following a failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, resulting in the death of a rally attendee. Confidence in the Secret Service's ability to protect presidential candidates is low.
Key Points
53% of Americans rate the Secret Service's job as 'fair' or 'poor'
27% are 'not at all confident' in the Secret Service's ability to protect presidential candidates
Controversies and questions persist regarding the Secret Service's response to the assassination attempt
Pros
Survey provides insights into public perception of the Secret Service post-assassination attempt
Highlights concerns about the Secret Service's ability to protect presidential candidates
Cons
Low confidence in the Secret Service's performance
Questions and controversies surrounding the Secret Service's handling of the incident