Rowe detailed the various communications failures between the Secret Service and local law enforcement that allowed attempted assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks to take position on a nearby roof with a clear line of sight to Trump.
Rowe emphasized that the Secret Service did not provide clear guidance or direction to local law enforcement, which contributed to the failure of securing the event effectively.
Directly addressing previous lapses, Rowe stated, "Line of sight issues were acknowledged but not properly mitigated," reflecting the agency's need for improved operational protocols.
As a response to recent attack attempts against Trump, Rowe noted that the Secret Service has begun to significantly increase its protective footprint, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities.
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